The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 300 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..) vs. Audi RS4 (05 - 07)
€ 48,500
€ 71,700
€ 48,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 71,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes C 300 d is 3.8 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the Audi RS4.
Mercedes C 300 d
Audi RS4
56.8
71.3
79.5
55.7
71.5
76.1
71.3 in
Width
71.5 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
56.8 in
Height
55.7 in
111.8
184.5
104
180.7
184.5 in
Length
180.7 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
104 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 300 d
Audi RS4
3759 lb
Curb Weight
3803 lb
5038 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.16 %
General
Mercedes C 300 d
Audi RS4
W205
Generation
B7 (8E)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 300 d
Audi RS4
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 654
Engine Series
OM 654.920
Engine Code
BNS
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
242 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 7800 rpm
Mercedes C 300 d
242 hp
414 hp
Audi RS4
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes C 300 d
369 lb‑ft
317 lb‑ft
Audi RS4
Performance
Mercedes C 300 d
Audi RS4
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 300 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
Audi RS4
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15.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.19 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300 d
15.53 lb/hp
9.19 lb/hp
Audi RS4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 300 d
Audi RS4
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Mercedes C 300 d
43 mpg
18 mpg
Audi RS4
36 mpg
city
11 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
463 mi
Range
292 mi
Mercedes C 300 d
463 mi
292 mi
Audi RS4
Environmental Impact
113.1 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).
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).
253.8 kWh
Mercedes C 300 d
113.1 kWh
253.8 kWh
Audi RS4
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 4
256 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
518 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 300 d
Audi RS4
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1279 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
