The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 300 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16) vs. Audi A4 2.0 TDI quattro (09 - 11)
€ 44,800
€ 36,100
€ 44,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,100
ⓘ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 Mercedes C 300 is just 0.7 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the Audi A4 2.0 TDI.
Mercedes C 300
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
56.8
71.3
79.5
56.2
71.9
80.3
71.3 in
Width
71.9 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
56.8 in
Height
56.2 in
111.8
184.5
110.6
185.2
184.5 in
Length
185.2 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 300
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
3351 lb
Curb Weight
3594 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4641 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
6.76 %
General
Mercedes C 300
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
W205
Generation
B8 (8K)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 300
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
M 274.920
Engine Code
CAHA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mercedes C 300
242 hp
168 hp
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
273 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes C 300
273 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
Performance
Mercedes C 300
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 300
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
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13.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.39 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300
13.85 lb/hp
21.39 lb/hp
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 300
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Mercedes C 300
37 mpg
43 mpg
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
29 mpg
city
34 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
651 mi
Range
723 mi
Mercedes C 300
651 mi
723 mi
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
113.1 kWh
Mercedes C 300
119.4 kWh
113.1 kWh
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 300
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
