The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon (07 - 09) vs. Audi RS4 Avant tiptronic (19 - ..)

€ 39,200
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon (07 - 09) Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
€ 81,400
 Audi RS4 Avant tiptronic (19 - ..) Audi RS4 Avant
€ 39,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 81,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon is 7.1 inches shorter, 3.8 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the Audi RS4 Avant.
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
Audi RS4 Avant
57.4
Blueprint Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon (07 - 09)
69.7
79.1
56.6
Blueprint Audi RS4 Avant tiptronic (19 - ..)
73.5
79.6
69.7 in
Width
73.5 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.4 in
Height
56.6 in
Blueprint Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon (07 - 09)
108.7
181.1
Blueprint Audi RS4 Avant tiptronic (19 - ..)
111.3
188.3
181.1 in
Length
188.3 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
111.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
Audi RS4 Avant
3527 lb
Curb Weight
4012 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5181 lb
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon (07 - 09)
Weight Difference:
485 lb
12.09 %
Audi RS4 Avant tiptronic (19 - ..)

General

Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
Audi RS4 Avant
S204
Generation
B9 (8W)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
Audi RS4 Avant
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.947
Engine Code
DECA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.9 L / 142 cu in
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
444 hp
at 5700 rpm
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
228 hp
444 hp
Audi RS4 Avant
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
221 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Audi RS4 Avant

Performance

Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
Audi RS4 Avant
150 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon

62 mph 62
mph

187 ft
0.000 sec

Audi RS4 Avant

▶ REPLAY
15.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.04 lb/hp
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
15.47 lb/hp
9.04 lb/hp
Audi RS4 Avant

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
Audi RS4 Avant
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
25 mpg
26 mpg
Audi RS4 Avant
17 mpg
city
19 mpg
34 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
436 mi
Range
391 mi
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
436 mi
391 mi
Audi RS4 Avant
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).
174.3 kWh
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
178.2 kWh
174.3 kWh
Audi RS4 Avant
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
348 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
Audi RS4 Avant
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
13.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.8 cu ft