The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF multitronic (08 - 08) vs. Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)
€ 38,600

€ 46,500

€ 38,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,500
ⓘ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 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF is just 0 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon.
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
56.5
71.9
80.3
57.4
71.3
79.5
71.9 in
Width
71.3 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
56.5 in
Height
57.4 in
110.6
185.2
111.8
185.1
185.2 in
Length
185.1 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
3792 lb
Curb Weight
3406 lb
4883 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4674 lb

Weight Difference:
386 lb
10.18 %

General
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
B8 (8K)
Generation
S205
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
CAMA, CGKA
Engine Code
M 274.920

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.7 L / 132 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF
187 hp
242 hp
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF
295 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
Performance
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
▶ REPLAY
20.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.07 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF
20.28 lb/hp
14.07 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF
36 mpg
37 mpg
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
31 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
621 mi
Range
641 mi
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF
621 mi
641 mi
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
Environmental Impact
133.7 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).
121.2 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF
133.7 kWh
121.2 kWh
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft












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