The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16) vs. Audi RS4 Avant (06 - 08)
€ 55,200
€ 73,400
€ 55,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 73,400
ⓘ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 400 Station Wagon is 4.6 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.7 inches taller than the Audi RS4 Avant.
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
Audi RS4 Avant
57.4
71.3
79.5
55.7
71.5
76.1
71.3 in
Width
71.5 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
57.4 in
Height
55.7 in
111.8
185.1
104.4
180.6
185.1 in
Length
180.6 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
104.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
Audi RS4 Avant
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3935 lb
5082 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.07 %
General
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
Audi RS4 Avant
S205
Generation
B7 (8E)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
Audi RS4 Avant
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
M 276.823
Engine Code
BNS
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 7800 rpm
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
328 hp
414 hp
Audi RS4 Avant
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
354 lb‑ft
317 lb‑ft
Audi RS4 Avant
Performance
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
Audi RS4 Avant
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
Audi RS4 Avant
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11.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.5 lb/hp
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
11.63 lb/hp
9.5 lb/hp
Audi RS4 Avant
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
Audi RS4 Avant
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
17 mpg
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
32 mpg
17 mpg
Audi RS4 Avant
24 mpg
city
11 mpg
40 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
554 mi
Range
290 mi
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
554 mi
290 mi
Audi RS4 Avant
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).
255.7 kWh
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
140.2 kWh
255.7 kWh
Audi RS4 Avant
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
521 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
Audi RS4 Avant
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft
42.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.5 cu ft
