The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI multitronic (08 - 11) vs. Mercedes C 300 CDI Station Wagon 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (11 - 14)

€ 30,900
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI multitronic (08 - 11) Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
€ 50,200
 Mercedes C 300 CDI Station Wagon 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (11 - 14) Mercedes C 300 CDI Station Wagon
€ 30,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,200

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI is 4 inches longer, 2.2 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the Mercedes C 300 CDI Station Wagon.
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Mercedes C 300 CDI Station Wagon
56.5
Blueprint Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI multitronic (08 - 11)
71.9
80.3
57.4
Blueprint Mercedes C 300 CDI Station Wagon 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (11 - 14)
69.7
79.1
71.9 in
Width
69.7 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
56.5 in
Height
57.4 in
Blueprint Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI multitronic (08 - 11)
110.6
185.2
Blueprint Mercedes C 300 CDI Station Wagon 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (11 - 14)
108.7
181.1
185.2 in
Length
181.1 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Mercedes C 300 CDI Station Wagon
3505 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5126 lb
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI multitronic (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
452 lb
11.42 %
Mercedes C 300 CDI Station Wagon 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (11 - 14)

General

Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Mercedes C 300 CDI Station Wagon
B8 (8K)
Generation
S204
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Mercedes C 300 CDI Station Wagon
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
CABA, CDHA
Engine Code
OM 642.832
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
118 hp
at 3650 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 3800 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
118 hp
228 hp
Mercedes C 300 CDI Station Wagon
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
170 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 300 CDI Station Wagon

Performance

Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Mercedes C 300 CDI Station Wagon
119 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 300 CDI Station Wagon

▶ REPLAY
29.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.36 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
29.7 lb/hp
17.36 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300 CDI Station Wagon

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Mercedes C 300 CDI Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
31 mpg
33 mpg
Mercedes C 300 CDI Station Wagon
25 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
539 mi
Range
570 mi
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
539 mi
570 mi
Mercedes C 300 CDI Station Wagon
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
148.1 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
142.1 kWh
148.1 kWh
Mercedes C 300 CDI Station Wagon
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
307 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Mercedes C 300 CDI Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.7 cu ft
40.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.5 cu ft