The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon (09 - 11) vs. Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF multitronic (08 - 08)

€ 39,600
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon (09 - 11) Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
€ 38,600
 Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF multitronic (08 - 08) Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF
€ 39,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,600

ⓘ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 2.7 TDI DPF.
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF
57.4
Blueprint Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon (09 - 11)
69.7
79.1
56.5
Blueprint Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF multitronic (08 - 08)
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 2.7 TDI DPF multitronic (08 - 08)
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 2.7 TDI DPF
3527 lb
Curb Weight
3792 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4883 lb
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
265 lb
6.99 %
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF multitronic (08 - 08)

General

Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF
S204
Generation
B8 (8K)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)

Engine

Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.947
Engine Code
CAMA, CGKA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.7 L / 132 cu in
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
228 hp
187 hp
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
221 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF

Performance

Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF
150 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF

▶ REPLAY
15.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.28 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
15.47 lb/hp
20.28 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
25 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF
17 mpg
city
31 mpg
33 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
428 mi
Range
621 mi
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
428 mi
621 mi
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF
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).
133.7 kWh
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
181.9 kWh
133.7 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 2.7 TDI DPF
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