The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S4 Avant tiptronic (05 - 08) vs. Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..)
€ 59,700
€ 46,100
€ 59,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi S4 Avant is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 4.6 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon.
Audi S4 Avant
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
56.2
69.8
76.1
57.4
71.3
79.5
69.8 in
Width
71.3 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
56.2 in
Height
57.4 in
104
180.6
111.8
185.1
180.6 in
Length
185.1 in
104 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S4 Avant
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
4034 lb
Curb Weight
3549 lb
5082 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb
Weight Difference:
485 lb
12.02 %
General
Audi S4 Avant
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
B7 (8E)
Generation
S205
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi S4 Avant
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
BBK
Engine Code
M 274.920
5
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
339 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 5800 rpm
Audi S4 Avant
339 hp
268 hp
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
302 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Audi S4 Avant
302 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
Performance
Audi S4 Avant
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S4 Avant
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
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11.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.24 lb/hp
Audi S4 Avant
11.9 lb/hp
13.24 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S4 Avant
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi S4 Avant
19 mpg
37 mpg
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
13 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
318 mi
Range
641 mi
Audi S4 Avant
318 mi
641 mi
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
Environmental Impact
233 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 S4 Avant
233 kWh
121.2 kWh
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi S4 Avant
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1301 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
33.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.9 cu ft
