The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF quattro (07 - 08) vs. Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)
€ 41,000

€ 47,200

€ 41,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,200
ⓘ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 Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF is just 0.7 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID.
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
56.2
71.9
80.3
56.8
71.3
79.5
71.9 in
Width
71.3 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
56.2 in
Height
56.8 in
110.6
185.2
111.8
184.5
185.2 in
Length
184.5 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3781 lb
4861 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4839 lb

Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.87 %

General
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
B8 (8K)
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder full hybrid diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
CAPA, CCWA
Engine Code
OM 651.921

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 0 rpm
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
237 hp
228 hp
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
553 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
369 lb‑ft
553 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
Performance
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
155 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
▶ REPLAY
16.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.58 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
16.09 lb/hp
16.58 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
65 mpg
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
36 mpg
65 mpg
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
27 mpg
city
60 mpg
No data
highway
69 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
603 mi
Range
863 mi
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
603 mi
863 mi
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
Environmental Impact
135.8 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).
74 kWh
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
135.8 kWh
74 kWh
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.3 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data