The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 350 CDI Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 14) vs. Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI multitronic (08 - 11)
€ 50,200
€ 34,100
€ 50,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,100
ⓘ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 Station Wagon is 4 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI.
Mercedes C 350 CDI Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 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
185.2
181.1 in
Length
185.2 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 350 CDI Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
3880 lb
Curb Weight
3494 lb
5049 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4586 lb
Weight Difference:
386 lb
9.95 %
General
Mercedes C 350 CDI Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
S204
Generation
B8 (8K)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Mercedes C 350 CDI Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.834
Engine Code
CABB, CDHB
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
261 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes C 350 CDI Station Wagon
261 hp
158 hp
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 350 CDI Station Wagon
457 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Performance
Mercedes C 350 CDI Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 350 CDI Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
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14.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.11 lb/hp
Mercedes C 350 CDI Station Wagon
14.87 lb/hp
22.11 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 350 CDI Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mercedes C 350 CDI Station Wagon
39 mpg
31 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
32 mpg
city
25 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
684 mi
Range
539 mi
Mercedes C 350 CDI Station Wagon
684 mi
539 mi
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
123.4 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).
142.1 kWh
Mercedes C 350 CDI Station Wagon
123.4 kWh
142.1 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 350 CDI Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 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
