The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon (07 - 09) vs. Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF (08 - 08)
€ 44,400

€ 36,500

€ 44,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,500
ⓘ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 320 CDI Station Wagon is 4 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF.
Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF
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 320 CDI Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF
3858 lb
Curb Weight
3737 lb
5027 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4828 lb

Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.14 %

General
Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF
S204
Generation
B8 (8K)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.960
Engine Code
CAMA, CGKA

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.7 L / 132 cu in
221 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
221 hp
187 hp
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF
376 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
376 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF
Performance
Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF
152 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
17.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.98 lb/hp
Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
17.46 lb/hp
19.98 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
32 mpg
38 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF
24 mpg
city
30 mpg
40 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
562 mi
Range
651 mi
Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
562 mi
651 mi
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF
Environmental Impact
150.2 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).
127.6 kWh
Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
150.2 kWh
127.6 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF
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