The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09) vs. Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI multitronic (08 - 11)

€ 41,600
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09) Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
€ 43,400
 Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI multitronic (08 - 11) Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
€ 41,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,400

ⓘ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 3.2 FSI.
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
57.4
Blueprint Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09)
69.7
79.1
56.5
Blueprint Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI multitronic (08 - 11)
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 3.2 FSI multitronic (08 - 11)
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 3.2 FSI
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3671 lb
4729 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4762 lb
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09)
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3 %
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI multitronic (08 - 11)

General

Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
S204
Generation
B8 (8K)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)

Engine

Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.947
Engine Code
CALA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6500 rpm
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
228 hp
261 hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
243 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
221 lb‑ft
243 lb‑ft
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI

Performance

Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon

62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI

▶ REPLAY
15.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.07 lb/hp
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
15.61 lb/hp
14.07 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
25 mpg
28 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
18 mpg
city
20 mpg
33 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
436 mi
Range
473 mi
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
436 mi
473 mi
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
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).
159.2 kWh
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
178.2 kWh
159.2 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
317 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
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