The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI quattro (08 - 11) vs. Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)

€ 43,600
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI quattro (08 - 11) Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
€ 41,900
 Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
€ 43,600
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 3.2 FSI is 4 inches longer, 2.2 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon.
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
56.5
Blueprint Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI quattro (08 - 11)
71.9
80.3
57.4
Blueprint Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
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 3.2 FSI quattro (08 - 11)
110.6
185.2
Blueprint Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
108.7
181.1
185.2 in
Length
181.1 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
3759 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4696 lb
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI quattro (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
198 lb
5.27 %
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)

General

Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
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 3.2 FSI
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
CALA
Engine Code
M 272.947
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
261 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
261 hp
228 hp
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
243 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
243 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon

Performance

Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon

▶ REPLAY
14.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.61 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
14.4 lb/hp
15.61 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
26 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
17 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
33 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
437 mi
Range
428 mi
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
437 mi
428 mi
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
Environmental Impact
172.4 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).
181.9 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
172.4 kWh
181.9 kWh
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
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