The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 300 CDI Station Wagon 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (11 - 14) vs. Audi A4 Avant 40 TDI quattro S tronic (18 - 19)

€ 50,200
Mercedes C 300 CDI Station Wagon 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (11 - 14) Mercedes C 300 CDI Station Wagon
€ 46,400
 Audi A4 Avant 40 TDI quattro S tronic (18 - 19) Audi A4 Avant 40 TDI
€ 50,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,400

ⓘ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 Mercedes C 300 CDI Station Wagon is 4.9 inches shorter, 2.8 inches narrower and an inch taller than the Audi A4 Avant 40 TDI.
Mercedes C 300 CDI Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 40 TDI
57.4
Blueprint Mercedes C 300 CDI Station Wagon 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (11 - 14)
69.7
79.1
56.5
Blueprint Audi A4 Avant 40 TDI quattro S tronic (18 - 19)
72.5
79.6
69.7 in
Width
72.5 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.4 in
Height
56.5 in
Blueprint Mercedes C 300 CDI Station Wagon 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (11 - 14)
108.7
181.1
Blueprint Audi A4 Avant 40 TDI quattro S tronic (18 - 19)
111
186
181.1 in
Length
186 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
111 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 300 CDI Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 40 TDI
3957 lb
Curb Weight
3726 lb
5126 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4905 lb
Mercedes C 300 CDI Station Wagon 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
231 lb
5.84 %
Audi A4 Avant 40 TDI quattro S tronic (18 - 19)

General

Mercedes C 300 CDI Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 40 TDI
S204
Generation
B9 (8W)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 300 CDI Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 40 TDI
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.832
Engine Code
DESA, DETA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
228 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 3800 rpm
Mercedes C 300 CDI Station Wagon
228 hp
187 hp
Audi A4 Avant 40 TDI
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes C 300 CDI Station Wagon
398 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi A4 Avant 40 TDI

Performance

Mercedes C 300 CDI Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 40 TDI
150 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 300 CDI Station Wagon

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 Avant 40 TDI

▶ REPLAY
17.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.93 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300 CDI Station Wagon
17.36 lb/hp
19.93 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 40 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 300 CDI Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 40 TDI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Mercedes C 300 CDI Station Wagon
33 mpg
46 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 40 TDI
26 mpg
city
41 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
570 mi
Range
706 mi
Mercedes C 300 CDI Station Wagon
570 mi
706 mi
Audi A4 Avant 40 TDI
Environmental Impact
148.1 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).
104.9 kWh
Mercedes C 300 CDI Station Wagon
148.1 kWh
104.9 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 40 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 300 CDI Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 40 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
13.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.8 cu ft