The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S4 Avant tiptronic (16 - 18) vs. Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
€ 62,500
€ 41,900
€ 62,500
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 considerably. The Audi S4 Avant is 5.7 inches longer, 2.8 inches wider and 1.9 inches lower than the Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon.
Audi S4 Avant
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
55.6
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
55.6 in
Height
57.4 in
111.2
186.8
108.7
181.1
186.8 in
Length
181.1 in
111.2 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S4 Avant
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
3858 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4993 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb
Weight Difference:
298 lb
7.72 %
General
Audi S4 Avant
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
B9 (8W)
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi S4 Avant
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
V6 gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
CWGD
Engine Code
M 272.947
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
349 hp
at 5400 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi S4 Avant
349 hp
228 hp
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
369 lb‑ft
at 1370 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Audi S4 Avant
369 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
Performance
Audi S4 Avant
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S4 Avant
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
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11.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.61 lb/hp
Audi S4 Avant
11.05 lb/hp
15.61 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S4 Avant
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Audi S4 Avant
31 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
23 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
33 mpg
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
468 mi
Range
428 mi
Audi S4 Avant
468 mi
428 mi
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
181.9 kWh
Audi S4 Avant
145.8 kWh
181.9 kWh
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S4 Avant
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.7 cu ft
42.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.5 cu ft
