The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon (09 - 11) vs. Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI (08 - 09)

€ 39,600
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon (09 - 11) Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
€ 36,000
 Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI (08 - 09) Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI
€ 39,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,000

ⓘ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 Station Wagon is 4 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI.
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI
57.4
Blueprint Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon (09 - 11)
69.7
79.1
56.5
Blueprint Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI (08 - 09)
71.9
80.3
69.7 in
Width
71.9 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
57.4 in
Height
56.5 in
Blueprint Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon (09 - 11)
108.7
181.1
Blueprint Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI (08 - 09)
110.6
185.2
181.1 in
Length
185.2 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI
3527 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4553 lb
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.87 %
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI (08 - 09)

General

Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI
S204
Generation
B8 (8K)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.947
Engine Code
CAEB, CDNC
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
208 hp
at 4300 rpm
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
228 hp
208 hp
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
221 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI

Performance

Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI
150 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon

62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
15.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.64 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
15.47 lb/hp
16.64 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
25 mpg
35 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI
17 mpg
city
26 mpg
33 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
428 mi
Range
594 mi
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
428 mi
594 mi
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI
Environmental Impact
181.9 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).
128.7 kWh
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
181.9 kWh
128.7 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
13.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft
42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
40.5 cu ft