The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18) vs. Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 18)
€ 46,600
€ 53,700
€ 46,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,700
ⓘ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 Station Wagon is 0.9 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI.
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
57.4
71.3
79.5
56.5
72.5
79.6
71.3 in
Width
72.5 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.4 in
Height
56.5 in
111.8
185.1
111
186
185.1 in
Length
186 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
111 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
3406 lb
Curb Weight
3902 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5038 lb
Weight Difference:
496 lb
12.71 %
General
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
S205
Generation
B9 (8W)
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
8-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
CRTC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 3250 rpm
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
242 hp
268 hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
273 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
273 lb‑ft
443 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
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
14.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.56 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
14.07 lb/hp
14.56 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
44 mpg
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
36 mpg
44 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
28 mpg
city
41 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
631 mi
Range
680 mi
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
631 mi
680 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).
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).
109.1 kWh
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
123.1 kWh
109.1 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 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
1135 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
42.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.8 cu ft
