The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 350 CDI Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 14) vs. Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF quattro tiptronic (08 - 08)

€ 50,200
Mercedes C 350 CDI Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 14) Mercedes C 350 CDI Station Wagon
€ 44,700
 Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF quattro tiptronic (08 - 08) Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
€ 50,200
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 350 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 350 CDI Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
57.4
Blueprint Mercedes C 350 CDI Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 14)
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 350 CDI Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 14)
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 350 CDI Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
3880 lb
Curb Weight
3990 lb
5049 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5082 lb
Mercedes C 350 CDI Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.76 %
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF quattro tiptronic (08 - 08)

General

Mercedes C 350 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
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 350 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 642.834
Engine Code
CAPA, CCWA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
261 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 350 CDI Station Wagon
261 hp
237 hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 350 CDI Station Wagon
457 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF

Performance

Mercedes C 350 CDI Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 350 CDI Station Wagon

62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF

▶ REPLAY
14.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.84 lb/hp
Mercedes C 350 CDI Station Wagon
14.87 lb/hp
16.84 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 350 CDI Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Mercedes C 350 CDI Station Wagon
39 mpg
33 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
32 mpg
city
26 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
684 mi
Range
552 mi
Mercedes C 350 CDI Station Wagon
684 mi
552 mi
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
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).
148.1 kWh
Mercedes C 350 CDI Station Wagon
123.4 kWh
148.1 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 350 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