The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09) vs. Audi A4 Avant g-tron (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)
€ 41,600
€ 42,200
€ 41,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon is 4.9 inches shorter, 2.8 inches narrower and an inch taller than the Audi A4 Avant g-tron.
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant g-tron
57.4
69.7
79.1
56.5
72.5
79.6
69.7 in
Width
72.5 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.4 in
Height
56.5 in
108.7
181.1
111
186
181.1 in
Length
186 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
111 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant g-tron
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4729 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.22 %
General
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant g-tron
S204
Generation
B9 (8W)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
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 g-tron
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.947
Engine Code
CVLA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4450 rpm
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
228 hp
168 hp
Audi A4 Avant g-tron
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
221 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Audi A4 Avant g-tron
Performance
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant g-tron
149 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 Avant g-tron
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15.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.46 lb/hp
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
15.61 lb/hp
21.46 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant g-tron
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant g-tron
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
14.5 lb✽
( 6 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
25 mpg
6 MPGe
Audi A4 Avant g-tron
18 mpg
city
19.5 lb
33 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
42 lb
436 mi
Range
288 mi
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
436 mi
288 mi
Audi A4 Avant g-tron
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).
30.1 kWh
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
178.2 kWh
30.1 kWh
Audi A4 Avant g-tron
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
179 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant g-tron
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
13.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.8 cu ft
42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
40.1 cu ft
