The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 280 Estate 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09) vs. Audi A4 Avant 45 TFSI quattro S tronic (19 - ..)
€ 41,600
€ 47,900
€ 41,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,900
ⓘ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 Estate is 16.1 cm shorter, 7.7 cm narrower and 2.4 cm taller than the Audi A4 Avant 45 TFSI.
Mercedes C 280 Estate
Audi A4 Avant 45 TFSI
1459
1770
2008
1435
1847
2022
1770 mm
Width
1847 mm
2008 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2022 mm
1459 mm
Height
1435 mm
2760
4601
2820
4762
4601 mm
Length
4762 mm
2760 mm
Wheelbase
2820 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 280 Estate
Audi A4 Avant 45 TFSI
1615 kg
Kerb Weight
1665 kg
2145 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2175 kg
Weight Difference:
50 kg
3 %
General
Mercedes C 280 Estate
Audi A4 Avant 45 TFSI
S204
Generation
B9 (8W)
Estate Car
Car Body Style
Estate Car
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 280 Estate
Audi A4 Avant 45 TFSI
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.947
Engine Code
DKNA

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2996 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
228 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
242 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes C 280 Estate
228 bhp
242 bhp
Audi A4 Avant 45 TFSI
300 NM
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
370 NM
at 1600 rpm
Mercedes C 280 Estate
300 NM
370 NM
Audi A4 Avant 45 TFSI
Performance
Mercedes C 280 Estate
Audi A4 Avant 45 TFSI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
104 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 280 Estate
62 mph
62
mph
mph
83 m
0.000 sec
Audi A4 Avant 45 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
7.08 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.88 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 280 Estate
7.08 kg/bhp
6.88 kg/bhp
Audi A4 Avant 45 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 280 Estate
Audi A4 Avant 45 TFSI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Mercedes C 280 Estate
30 mpg
43 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 45 TFSI
21 mpg
city
33 mpg
40 mpg
motorway
No data
66 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
58 L
436 mi
Range
546 mi
Mercedes C 280 Estate
436 mi
546 mi
Audi A4 Avant 45 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).
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).
125 kWh
Mercedes C 280 Estate
178.2 kWh
125 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 45 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
224 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
170 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 280 Estate
Audi A4 Avant 45 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
530 kg
Maximum Payload
510 kg
485 L
Boot Capacity
505 L









1500 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1510 L


















