The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09) vs. Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF quattro tiptronic (08 - 08)

€ 49,000
Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09) Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
€ 44,700
 Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF quattro tiptronic (08 - 08) Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
€ 49,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,700

ⓘ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 3.0 TDI DPF.
Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
57.4
Blueprint Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
69.7
79.1
56.5
Blueprint Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF quattro tiptronic (08 - 08)
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 320 CDI Station Wagon 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
108.7
181.1
Blueprint Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF quattro tiptronic (08 - 08)
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 3.0 TDI DPF
3990 lb
Curb Weight
3990 lb
5159 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5082 lb
Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF quattro tiptronic (08 - 08)

General

Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
S204
Generation
B8 (8K)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.961
Engine Code
CAPA, CCWA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
221 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
221 hp
237 hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
376 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
376 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF

Performance

Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
152 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon

62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF

▶ REPLAY
18.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.84 lb/hp
Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
18.05 lb/hp
16.84 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
29 mpg
33 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
22 mpg
city
26 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
506 mi
Range
552 mi
Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
506 mi
552 mi
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
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).
148.1 kWh
Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
166.6 kWh
148.1 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
322 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 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