The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18) vs. Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 18)
€ 55,300
€ 53,700
€ 55,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon is 0.9 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI.
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
57.4
71.3
79.5
56.5
72.5
79.6
71.3 in
Width
72.5 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.4 in
Height
56.5 in
111.8
185.1
111
186
185.1 in
Length
186 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
111 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3902 lb
5082 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5038 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.26 %
General
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
S205
Generation
B9 (8W)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
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
CRTC
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 3250 rpm
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
328 hp
268 hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
354 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Performance
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
11.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.56 lb/hp
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
11.63 lb/hp
14.56 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
31 mpg
44 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
22 mpg
city
41 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
533 mi
Range
680 mi
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
533 mi
680 mi
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
109.1 kWh
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
145.8 kWh
109.1 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
42.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.8 cu ft
