The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18) vs. Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI multitronic (08 - 11)

€ 46,600
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18) Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
€ 43,400
 Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI multitronic (08 - 11) Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
€ 46,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,400

ⓘ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 3.2 FSI.
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
57.4
Blueprint Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
71.3
79.5
56.5
Blueprint Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI multitronic (08 - 11)
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 3.2 FSI multitronic (08 - 11)
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 3.2 FSI
3406 lb
Curb Weight
3671 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4762 lb
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
265 lb
7.22 %
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI multitronic (08 - 11)

General

Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
S205
Generation
B8 (8K)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)

Engine

Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
M 274.920
Engine Code
CALA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6500 rpm
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
242 hp
261 hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
273 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
243 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
273 lb‑ft
243 lb‑ft
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI

Performance

Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon

62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI

▶ REPLAY
14.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.07 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
14.07 lb/hp
14.07 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
36 mpg
28 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
28 mpg
city
20 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
631 mi
Range
473 mi
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
631 mi
473 mi
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
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).
159.2 kWh
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
123.1 kWh
159.2 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
317 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
Audi A4 Avant 3.2 FSI
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