The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 300 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18) vs. Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF quattro (07 - 08)
€ 44,900
€ 41,000
€ 44,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,000
ⓘ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 3.0 TDI DPF.
Mercedes C 300
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
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 3.0 TDI DPF
3351 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4861 lb
Weight Difference:
463 lb
12.14 %
General
Mercedes C 300
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
W205
Generation
B8 (8K)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 300
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
M 274.920
Engine Code
CAPA, CCWA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 300
242 hp
237 hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
273 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 300
273 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
Performance
Mercedes C 300
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 300
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
13.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.09 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300
13.85 lb/hp
16.09 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 300
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mercedes C 300
37 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
28 mpg
city
27 mpg
46 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
651 mi
Range
603 mi
Mercedes C 300
651 mi
603 mi
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
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).
135.8 kWh
Mercedes C 300
119.4 kWh
135.8 kWh
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 300
Audi A4 3.0 TDI DPF
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
