The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09) vs. Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI (09 - 11)
€ 41,600
€ 31,400
€ 41,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon is 4 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
185.2
181.1 in
Length
185.2 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
4729 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4619 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.93 %
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
Front-wheel drive
7-speed automatic 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
CAGC, CJCC
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
228 hp
118 hp
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
214 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
221 lb‑ft
214 lb‑ft
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
Performance
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
15.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.89 lb/hp
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
15.61 lb/hp
29.89 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
46 mpg
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
25 mpg
46 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
18 mpg
city
37 mpg
33 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
436 mi
Range
792 mi
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
436 mi
792 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).
104.9 kWh
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
178.2 kWh
104.9 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 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
