The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18) vs. Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI quattro (08 - 11)
€ 55,300
€ 43,600
€ 55,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,600
ⓘ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 3.2 FSI.
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
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 3.2 FSI
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3759 lb
5082 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.44 %
General
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
S205
Generation
B8 (8K)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
M 276.823
Engine Code
CALA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6500 rpm
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
328 hp
261 hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
243 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
354 lb‑ft
243 lb‑ft
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
Performance
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
▶ REPLAY
11.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.4 lb/hp
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
11.63 lb/hp
14.4 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
31 mpg
26 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
22 mpg
city
17 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
533 mi
Range
437 mi
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
533 mi
437 mi
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
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).
172.4 kWh
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
145.8 kWh
172.4 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 400 Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft
42.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
40.5 cu ft
