The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09) vs. Audi A4 Avant 1.4 TFSI S tronic (16 - 18)
€ 49,000

€ 38,500

€ 49,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon is 4.9 inches shorter, 2.8 inches narrower and an inch taller than the Audi A4 Avant 1.4 TFSI.
Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 1.4 TFSI
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 320 CDI Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 1.4 TFSI
3990 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
5159 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4420 lb

Weight Difference:
705 lb
17.67 %

General
Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 1.4 TFSI
S204
Generation
B9 (8W)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 1.4 TFSI
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.961
Engine Code
CVNA

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
221 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
221 hp
148 hp
Audi A4 Avant 1.4 TFSI
376 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
376 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A4 Avant 1.4 TFSI
Performance
Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 1.4 TFSI
152 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A4 Avant 1.4 TFSI
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18.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.2 lb/hp
Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
18.05 lb/hp
22.2 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
29 mpg
43 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 1.4 TFSI
22 mpg
city
34 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.3 gal
506 mi
Range
610 mi
Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
506 mi
610 mi
Audi A4 Avant 1.4 TFSI
Environmental Impact
166.6 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).
104.1 kWh
Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
166.6 kWh
104.1 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 1.4 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
322 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 1.4 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
13.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft









42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.8 cu ft