Audi A4 Allroad vs Mercedes-Benz C-Class (2025)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$705
- A4 Allroad: 6 hp more, 46.9 cu ft more cargo.
- C-Class: 1 mpg better, 22 lb-ft more torque.
- A4 Allroad wins 4 of 11 measures.
- Price: about the same.
| Measure | A4 Allroad | C-Class | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $48,895 | $49,600 | About the same |
| Horsepower | 261 hp | 255 hp | A4 Allroad |
| Torque | 273 lb-ft | 295 lb-ft | C-Class |
| MPG combined | 26 mpg | 27 mpg | C-Class |
| Cargo, max | 58.5 cu ft | 11.6 cu ft | A4 Allroad |
| Cargo, seats up | 24.2 cu ft | 11.6 cu ft | A4 Allroad |
| Rear legroom | 35.7 in | 36.0 in | About the same |
| Front legroom | 41.3 in | 41.7 in | About the same |
| Length | 187.5 in | 187.0 in | Not scored |
| Width | 72.8 in | 71.7 in to 74.4 in | N/A |
| Curb weight | 3,847 lb | 3,957 lb | Not scored |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | 6.5 in | N/A | N/A |
| 0-60 mph | 5.5 s tested | 6.0 s tested | A4 Allroad |
| Basic warranty | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | About the same |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| A4 Allroad Premium AWD $47,600 | C-Class C 300 RWD $48,450 | $850 |
| C-Class C 300 4MATIC AWD $50,450 | A4 Allroad Premium Plus AWD $52,100 | $1,650 |
Cost to run
About the same over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | A4 Allroad | C-Class |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $48,895 | $49,600 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,477 | $1,422 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $8,862 | $8,533 |
| Total, 6 years | $57,757 | $58,133 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: A4 Allroad wins.
C-Class wins if Space weight is 0 or less.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | About the same | |
| MPG | C-Class | 4% |
| Power | A4 Allroad | 2% |
| Space | A4 Allroad | 80% |
| Towing | N/A |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
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Reliability and safety are not included.
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