The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (15 - 17) vs. Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (11 - 13)
€ 47,000

€ 48,300

€ 47,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Audi A4 2.0 TFSI is 5.5 inches longer, 2.8 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY.
Audi A4 2.0 TFSI
Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
56.2
72.5
79.6
57
69.7
79.1
72.5 in
Width
69.7 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
56.2 in
Height
57 in
111
186.1
108.7
180.6
186.1 in
Length
180.6 in
111 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 2.0 TFSI
Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4960 lb

Weight Difference:
331 lb
8.65 %

General
Audi A4 2.0 TFSI
Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
B9 (8W)
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A4 2.0 TFSI
Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
CYRB
Engine Code
OM 642.832

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
249 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 3800 rpm
Audi A4 2.0 TFSI
249 hp
228 hp
Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi A4 2.0 TFSI
273 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
Audi A4 2.0 TFSI
Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 2.0 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
14.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.78 lb/hp
Audi A4 2.0 TFSI
14.03 lb/hp
16.78 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 2.0 TFSI
Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Audi A4 2.0 TFSI
40 mpg
34 mpg
Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
31 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
611 mi
Range
586 mi
Audi A4 2.0 TFSI
611 mi
586 mi
Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
144 kWh
Audi A4 2.0 TFSI
111.8 kWh
144 kWh
Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 2.0 TFSI
Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data