The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon (07 - 09) vs. Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI quattro (13 - 15)
€ 39,200

€ 37,500

€ 39,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon is 3.9 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI.
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
57.4
69.7
79.1
56.5
71.9
80.3
69.7 in
Width
71.9 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
57.4 in
Height
56.5 in
108.7
181.1
110.6
185
181.1 in
Length
185 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
3527 lb
Curb Weight
3693 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4784 lb

Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.47 %

General
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
S204
Generation
B8 (8K)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.947
Engine Code
CJCD, CMFB

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
228 hp
148 hp
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
221 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
Performance
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
150 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
15.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.95 lb/hp
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
15.47 lb/hp
24.95 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
25 mpg
44 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
17 mpg
city
39 mpg
34 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
436 mi
Range
739 mi
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
436 mi
739 mi
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
178.2 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
109.1 kWh
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
178.2 kWh
109.1 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
13.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft











42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
40.5 cu ft