The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 300 e 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..) vs. Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro (12 - 15)
€ 49,100
€ 44,300
€ 49,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,300
ⓘ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 e is just 0.6 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the Audi A4 3.0 TDI.
Mercedes C 300 e
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
56.8
71.3
79.5
56.2
71.9
80.3
71.3 in
Width
71.9 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
56.8 in
Height
56.2 in
111.8
184.5
110.6
185.1
184.5 in
Length
185.1 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 300 e
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
4178 lb
Curb Weight
3781 lb
5357 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4828 lb
Weight Difference:
397 lb
9.5 %
General
Mercedes C 300 e
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
W205
Generation
B8 (8K)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 300 e
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
M 274.920
Engine Code
CDUC, CKVC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
316 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 300 e
316 hp
242 hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
516 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Mercedes C 300 e
516 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Performance
Mercedes C 300 e
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 300 e
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
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13.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.62 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300 e
13.22 lb/hp
15.62 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 300 e
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
124 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mercedes C 300 e
124 mpg
41 mpg
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
No data
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
1635 mi
Range
654 mi
Mercedes C 300 e
1635 mi
654 mi
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
36 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).
119.3 kWh
Mercedes C 300 e
36 kWh
119.3 kWh
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5
58 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 300 e
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
