The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon (07 - 09) vs. Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI quattro S Tronic (12 - 15)

€ 39,200
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon (07 - 09) Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
€ 41,800
 Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI quattro S Tronic (12 - 15) Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
€ 39,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,800

ⓘ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
Blueprint Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon (07 - 09)
69.7
79.1
56.5
Blueprint Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI quattro S Tronic (12 - 15)
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
Blueprint Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon (07 - 09)
108.7
181.1
Blueprint Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI quattro S Tronic (12 - 15)
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
3781 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4872 lb
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon (07 - 09)
Weight Difference:
254 lb
6.72 %
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI quattro S Tronic (12 - 15)

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
7-speed dual clutch 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
CGLC
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
228 hp
175 hp
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
221 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI

Performance

Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
150 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon

62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
15.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.61 lb/hp
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
15.47 lb/hp
21.61 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
43 mpg
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
25 mpg
43 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
17 mpg
city
36 mpg
34 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
436 mi
Range
689 mi
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
436 mi
689 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).
113.1 kWh
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
178.2 kWh
113.1 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 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