The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 14) vs. Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)

€ 46,600
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 14) Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
€ 46,600
 Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18) Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
€ 46,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,600

ⓘ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 3.0 TFSI is just 0.1 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon.
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
56.5
Blueprint Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 14)
71.9
80.3
57.4
Blueprint Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
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
Blueprint Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 14)
110.6
185
Blueprint Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
111.8
185.1
185 in
Length
185.1 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
3946 lb
Curb Weight
3406 lb
5038 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4674 lb
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
540 lb
13.68 %
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)

General

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
B8 (8K)
Generation
S205
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
V6 gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
CMUA
Engine Code
M 274.920
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
268 hp
at 4780 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
268 hp
242 hp
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
295 lb‑ft
at 2150 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
295 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon

Performance

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon

▶ REPLAY
14.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.07 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
14.72 lb/hp
14.07 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
28 mpg
36 mpg
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
21 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
466 mi
Range
631 mi
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
466 mi
631 mi
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
Environmental Impact
159.2 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).
123.1 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
159.2 kWh
123.1 kWh
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
317 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TFSI
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