The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) vs. Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro (08 - 11)
€ 47,100
€ 44,500
€ 47,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,500
ⓘ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 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon is 4 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI.
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
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 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
3858 lb
Curb Weight
3902 lb
5027 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4993 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.13 %
General
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
S204
Generation
B8 (8K)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.830
Engine Code
CAPA, CCWA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
228 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
228 hp
237 hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
398 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Performance
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
152 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
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16.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.46 lb/hp
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
16.92 lb/hp
16.46 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
35 mpg
35 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
27 mpg
city
27 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
603 mi
Range
585 mi
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
603 mi
585 mi
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
139.9 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).
139.9 kWh
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
139.9 kWh
139.9 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
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
