The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 11) vs. Mercedes C 300 CDI Station Wagon 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (11 - 14)
€ 34,300
€ 50,200
€ 34,300
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
71.9
80.3
57.4
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
110.6
185.2
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
3583 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5126 lb
Weight Difference:
375 lb
9.48 %
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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
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
CABB, CDHB
Engine Code
OM 642.832
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
158 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 3800 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
158 hp
228 hp
Mercedes C 300 CDI Station Wagon
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 300 CDI Station Wagon
Performance
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Mercedes C 300 CDI Station Wagon
136 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 300 CDI Station Wagon
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22.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.36 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
22.68 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
30 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
30 mpg
33 mpg
Mercedes C 300 CDI Station Wagon
22 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
503 mi
Range
570 mi
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
503 mi
570 mi
Mercedes C 300 CDI Station Wagon
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
148.1 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
149.7 kWh
148.1 kWh
Mercedes C 300 CDI Station Wagon
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
296 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
