The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 300 d Station Wagon 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..) vs. Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI multitronic (08 - 11)
€ 50,500

€ 30,900

€ 50,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,900
ⓘ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 d Station Wagon is just 0 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI.
Mercedes C 300 d Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
57.4
71.3
79.5
56.5
71.9
80.3
71.3 in
Width
71.9 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
57.4 in
Height
56.5 in
111.8
185.1
110.6
185.2
185.1 in
Length
185.2 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 300 d Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3505 lb
5126 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4597 lb

Weight Difference:
320 lb
8.37 %

General
Mercedes C 300 d Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
S205
Generation
B8 (8K)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Mercedes C 300 d Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 654
Engine Series
OM 654.920
Engine Code
CABA, CDHA

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
242 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3650 rpm
Mercedes C 300 d Station Wagon
242 hp
118 hp
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 300 d Station Wagon
369 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Performance
Mercedes C 300 d Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 300 d Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
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15.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.7 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300 d Station Wagon
15.81 lb/hp
29.7 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 300 d Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mercedes C 300 d Station Wagon
42 mpg
31 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
36 mpg
city
25 mpg
47 mpg
highway
No data
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
455 mi
Range
539 mi
Mercedes C 300 d Station Wagon
455 mi
539 mi
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
142.1 kWh
Mercedes C 300 d Station Wagon
115.2 kWh
142.1 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 5
262 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 300 d Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1301 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft











41.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
40.5 cu ft