The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 allroad 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (12 - 16) vs. Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
€ 50,400
€ 41,900
€ 50,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A4 allroad 3.0 TDI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 4.7 inches longer, 2.8 inches wider and 1.4 inches taller than the Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon.
Audi A4 allroad 3.0 TDI
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
58.9
72.5
79
57.4
69.7
79.1
72.5 in
Width
69.7 in
79 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
58.9 in
Height
57.4 in
110.4
185.9
108.7
181.1
185.9 in
Length
181.1 in
110.4 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 allroad 3.0 TDI
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
4112 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
5203 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb
Weight Difference:
551 lb
13.4 %
General
Audi A4 allroad 3.0 TDI
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
B8 (8K)
Generation
S204
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A4 allroad 3.0 TDI
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
CDUC, CKVC
Engine Code
M 272.947

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A4 allroad 3.0 TDI
242 hp
228 hp
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
369 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Audi A4 allroad 3.0 TDI
369 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
Performance
Audi A4 allroad 3.0 TDI
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
147 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 allroad 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
▶ REPLAY
16.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.61 lb/hp
Audi A4 allroad 3.0 TDI
16.99 lb/hp
15.61 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 allroad 3.0 TDI
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Audi A4 allroad 3.0 TDI
39 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
33 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
33 mpg
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
632 mi
Range
428 mi
Audi A4 allroad 3.0 TDI
632 mi
428 mi
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
Environmental Impact
123.4 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).
181.9 kWh
Audi A4 allroad 3.0 TDI
123.4 kWh
181.9 kWh
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 allroad 3.0 TDI
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.7 cu ft











40.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.5 cu ft

















