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Background grid Audi A4 Estate 2012-2016 Mercedes-Benz C Estate 2011-2014
Spec height1 56.5 in 2
1 57.4 in Spec height1
 + 0.91 in
+ 0.67 in 2
+ 2.2 in 2 71.9 in Spec width2
1 69.7 in Spec width2
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Mercedes-Benz C-Class Estate 2011 - 2014
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Mercedes-Benz
C-Class
Estate
Gen. 3.1 | 2011 - 2014
Spotted in Switzerland 16″
Audi A4 Estate 2012 - 2016
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Audi
A4
Estate
Gen. 4 | 2012 - 2016
Spotted in Switzerland 17″
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Front View Car Size ComparisonMercedes-Benz C-Class (S204) Estate 2011 vs. Audi A4 Avant (B8) Estate 2012


Dimensions & Specifications | Mercedes-Benz C-Class (S204) Estate 2011 is 2.2 in narrower and 0.91 in higher compared to Audi A4 Avant (B8) Estate 2012. It has 0.7 in less ground clearance and offers 5% more cargo space.4,5

Compact
Size class
Compact
181.1 in
Length
185.2 in
+4.1
69.7 in
Width2
71.9 in
+2.2
79.06 in
Width incl. mirrors
80.32 in
+1.26
57.4 in
+0.9
Height1
56.5 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
+1.9
4.4 in
Ground clearance3
5.1 in
+0.7
3395.1 lbs
Weight4,6
3450.2 lbs
+2%
5
Seats max.
5
17.1 cu ft
Cargo volume EU4
17.3 cu ft
+2%
53 cu ft
+5%
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
50.5 cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume US4
-- cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- cu ft
Premium
Segment
Premium
€ 34718
+14%
Price EU7
€ 30600
$ --
Price US7
$ --
1. Maximum height | 2. Width with folded mirrors when available | 3. Max. ground clearance | 4. Most common power unit. Possible deviation of standards. | 5. With all rear seats folded down | 6. Curb weight | 7. For illustration purpose only. Starting MSRP (Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price).
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