The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16) vs. Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (09 - 11)
€ 55,200
€ 48,000
€ 55,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon is just 0 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel.
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
57.4
71.3
79.5
56.5
71.9
80.3
71.3 in
Width
71.9 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
57.4 in
Height
56.5 in
111.8
185.1
110.6
185.2
185.1 in
Length
185.2 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
3814 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
5082 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5181 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
6.24 %
General
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
S205
Generation
B8 (8K)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 400 Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
M 276.823
Engine Code
CAPA, CCWA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
328 hp
237 hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
354 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Performance
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
▶ REPLAY
11.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.16 lb/hp
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
11.63 lb/hp
17.16 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
32 mpg
34 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
24 mpg
city
27 mpg
40 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
554 mi
Range
577 mi
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
554 mi
577 mi
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
141.9 kWh
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
140.2 kWh
141.9 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI clean diesel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft
42.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
40.5 cu ft
