The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI quattro (12 - 13) vs. Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
€ 39,500

€ 41,900

€ 39,500
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI is 3.9 inches longer, 2.2 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon.
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI
Mercedes C 300 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
108.7
181.1
185 in
Length
181.1 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
3649 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb

Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.41 %

General
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
B8 (8K)
Generation
S204
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
CAEB, CDNC
Engine Code
M 272.947

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
208 hp
at 4300 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI
208 hp
228 hp
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI
258 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
Performance
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
148 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
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17.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.61 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI
17.54 lb/hp
15.61 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI
34 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
26 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
33 mpg
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
541 mi
Range
428 mi
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI
541 mi
428 mi
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
Environmental Impact
132.6 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 Avant 2.0 TFSI
132.6 kWh
181.9 kWh
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI
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