The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09) vs. Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (14 - 15)

€ 41,600
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09) Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
€ 48,200
 Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (14 - 15) Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
€ 41,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,200

ⓘ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 3.0 TFSI.
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
57.4
Blueprint Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09)
69.7
79.1
56.5
Blueprint Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (14 - 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 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09)
108.7
181.1
Blueprint Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (14 - 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 3.0 TFSI
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3946 lb
4729 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5038 lb
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09)
Weight Difference:
386 lb
9.78 %
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (14 - 15)

General

Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
S204
Generation
B8 (8K)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.947
Engine Code
CMUA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 4780 rpm
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
228 hp
268 hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2150 rpm
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
221 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI

Performance

Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
15.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.72 lb/hp
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
15.61 lb/hp
14.72 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
25 mpg
30 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
18 mpg
city
23 mpg
33 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
436 mi
Range
502 mi
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
436 mi
502 mi
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
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).
147.7 kWh
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
178.2 kWh
147.7 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
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