The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 300 de 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..) vs. Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 18)
€ 49,100

€ 51,900

€ 49,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 51,900
ⓘ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 de is 1.6 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the Audi A4 3.0 TDI.
Mercedes C 300 de
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
56.8
71.3
79.5
56.2
72.5
79.6
71.3 in
Width
72.5 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.8 in
Height
56.2 in
111.8
184.5
111
186.1
184.5 in
Length
186.1 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
111 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 300 de
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
4178 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
5346 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4916 lb

Weight Difference:
353 lb
8.45 %

General
Mercedes C 300 de
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
W205
Generation
B9 (8W)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 300 de
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 654
Engine Series
OM 654.920
Engine Code
CRTC

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
302 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 3250 rpm
Mercedes C 300 de
302 hp
268 hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
516 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 300 de
516 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Performance
Mercedes C 300 de
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 300 de
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 3.0 TDI
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13.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.27 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300 de
13.83 lb/hp
14.27 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 300 de
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
157 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Mercedes C 300 de
157 mpg
46 mpg
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
No data
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
2071 mi
Range
706 mi
Mercedes C 300 de
2071 mi
706 mi
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
30.9 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).
104.9 kWh
Mercedes C 300 de
30.9 kWh
104.9 kWh
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
53 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 300 de
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data