The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18) vs. Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (08 - 09)

€ 46,600
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18) Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
€ 46,100
 Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (08 - 09) Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
€ 46,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,100

ⓘ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 Station Wagon is just 0 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI.
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
57.4
Blueprint Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
71.3
79.5
56.5
Blueprint Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (08 - 09)
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
Blueprint Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
111.8
185.1
Blueprint Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (08 - 09)
110.6
185.2
185.1 in
Length
185.2 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
3406 lb
Curb Weight
3990 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5082 lb
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
584 lb
14.64 %
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (08 - 09)

General

Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
S205
Generation
B8 (8K)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
M 274.920
Engine Code
CAPA, CCWA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
242 hp
237 hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
273 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
273 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI

Performance

Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon

62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
14.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.84 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
14.07 lb/hp
16.84 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
36 mpg
33 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
28 mpg
city
26 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
631 mi
Range
552 mi
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
631 mi
552 mi
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
148.1 kWh
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
123.1 kWh
148.1 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
299 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft
42.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
40.5 cu ft