The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF quattro tiptronic (08 - 08) vs. Mercedes C 300 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..)
€ 43,100

€ 49,200

€ 43,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,200
ⓘ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.
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes C 300
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
3891 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4938 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4839 lb

Weight Difference:
331 lb
8.51 %

General
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes C 300
B8 (8K)
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes C 300
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
CAPA, CCWA
Engine Code
M 274.920

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 5800 rpm
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
237 hp
268 hp
Mercedes C 300
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
369 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 300
Performance
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes C 300
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes C 300
▶ REPLAY
16.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.28 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
16.42 lb/hp
13.28 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes C 300
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
35 mpg
36 mpg
Mercedes C 300
27 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
585 mi
Range
621 mi
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
585 mi
621 mi
Mercedes C 300
Environmental Impact
139.9 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).
125 kWh
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
139.9 kWh
125 kWh
Mercedes C 300
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
277 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes C 300
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data