The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15) vs. Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 18)
€ 48,700

€ 53,700

€ 48,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID Station Wagon is 0.9 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI.
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
57.4
71.3
79.5
56.5
72.5
79.6
71.3 in
Width
72.5 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.4 in
Height
56.5 in
111.8
185.1
111
186
185.1 in
Length
186 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
111 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
3891 lb
Curb Weight
3902 lb
5159 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5038 lb

Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.28 %

General
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
S205
Generation
B9 (8W)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
4-cylinder full hybrid diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.921
Engine Code
CRTC

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
228 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 3250 rpm
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID Station Wagon
228 hp
268 hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
553 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID Station Wagon
553 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Performance
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
148 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
17.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.56 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID Station Wagon
17.07 lb/hp
14.56 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID Station Wagon
62 mpg
44 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
59 mpg
city
41 mpg
64 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
818 mi
Range
680 mi
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID Station Wagon
818 mi
680 mi
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
109.1 kWh
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID Station Wagon
78.2 kWh
109.1 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
12.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.8 cu ft