The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 Avant 35 TDI S tronic (18 - 19) vs. Mercedes C 300 CDI Station Wagon 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (11 - 14)
€ 41,000
€ 50,200
€ 41,000
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 considerably. The Audi A4 Avant 35 TDI is 4.9 inches longer, 2.8 inches wider and an inch lower than the Mercedes C 300 CDI Station Wagon.
Audi A4 Avant 35 TDI
Mercedes C 300 CDI Station Wagon
56.5
72.5
79.6
57.4
69.7
79.1
72.5 in
Width
69.7 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
56.5 in
Height
57.4 in
111
186
108.7
181.1
186 in
Length
181.1 in
111 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 Avant 35 TDI
Mercedes C 300 CDI Station Wagon
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5126 lb
Weight Difference:
441 lb
11.14 %
General
Audi A4 Avant 35 TDI
Mercedes C 300 CDI Station Wagon
B9 (8W)
Generation
S204
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A4 Avant 35 TDI
Mercedes C 300 CDI Station Wagon
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
DEUA
Engine Code
OM 642.832
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
148 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 3800 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 35 TDI
148 hp
228 hp
Mercedes C 300 CDI Station Wagon
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi A4 Avant 35 TDI
236 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 300 CDI Station Wagon
Performance
Audi A4 Avant 35 TDI
Mercedes C 300 CDI Station Wagon
132 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 Avant 35 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 300 CDI Station Wagon
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23.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.36 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 35 TDI
23.76 lb/hp
17.36 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300 CDI Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 Avant 35 TDI
Mercedes C 300 CDI Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 35 TDI
53 mpg
33 mpg
Mercedes C 300 CDI Station Wagon
48 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
565 mi
Range
570 mi
Audi A4 Avant 35 TDI
565 mi
570 mi
Mercedes C 300 CDI Station Wagon
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
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 35 TDI
90.4 kWh
148.1 kWh
Mercedes C 300 CDI Station Wagon
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
232 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 Avant 35 TDI
Mercedes C 300 CDI Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.7 cu ft
42.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.5 cu ft
