The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) vs. Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI multitronic (12 - 13)
€ 49,300
€ 39,300
€ 49,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,300
ⓘ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 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon is 3.9 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI.
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI
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
181.1 in
Length
185 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI
3990 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
5159 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4652 lb
Weight Difference:
430 lb
10.78 %
General
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI
S204
Generation
B8 (8K)
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
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.832
Engine Code
CAEB, CDNC
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
228 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
208 hp
at 4300 rpm
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
228 hp
208 hp
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
398 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI
Performance
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI
150 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI
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17.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.12 lb/hp
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
17.5 lb/hp
17.12 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
33 mpg
38 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI
26 mpg
city
31 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
570 mi
Range
631 mi
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
570 mi
631 mi
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI
Environmental Impact
148.1 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).
117.5 kWh
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
148.1 kWh
117.5 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI
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
