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Mercedes-Benz C 300
Sedan · Gasoline · FWD
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Sedan · Gasoline · AWD
Mercedes-Benz C 300
Car A
Mercedes-Benz C 300
The Mercedes-Benz C 300 blends everyday usability with confident acceleration and efficient cruising for families and road trips. Five seats, a 455-liter trunk, 5.9 s 0–100 km/h, and 6.5 L/100 km combined consumption add up to good value in its segment.
5 seatsSedanGasoline5-star safety
Audi A3 Sedan
Car B
Audi A3 Sedan
The Audi A3 Sedan pairs AWD confidence and five-seat practicality with efficient fuel use, making it good value in its segment. It’s quick when you need it (5.2 s to 100 km/h), though cargo flexibility and track-day thrills aren’t its mission.
5 seatsSedanGasoline5-star safety5.6 L/100km150 hpAWD
Why compared cross brandsame body typesame powertrainsame seats

Usage fit

Family 62 / 62
City 50 / 53
Budget / value 61 / 68
Road trip 53 / 54
Performance 26 / 32
Cargo 25 / 23
Practical 45 / 46
Premium 46 / 45
Winter 26 / 66

Scores out of 100. Blue = Mercedes-Benz C 300 · Orange = Audi A3 Sedan

Specs side-by-side

Spec Mercedes-Benz C 300 Audi A3 Sedan
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Pros & cons

Mercedes-Benz C 300

  • Quick 0–100 km/h in 5.9 s makes highway merging and passing easy
  • Efficient for its class at 6.5 L/100 km to help manage running costs
  • 455-liter trunk and five seats suit growing families and weekend travel
  • FWD layout offers predictable, straightforward daily driving

Audi A3 Sedan

  • AWD traction inspires confidence in winter and wet conditions
  • Efficient for its class at 5.6 L/100 km to help keep running costs down
  • Quick 5.2 s 0–100 km/h for easy merging and passing
  • 425 L trunk and five seats suit small-family use and road trips

Verdict

Pick Mercedes-Benz C 300 if…
Efficiency & everyday ease
Mercedes-Benz C 300 is the choice if fuel economy and city-friendly driving are your priority.
Pick Audi A3 Sedan if…
All-wheel drive
Audi A3 Sedan's AWD adds real-world confidence in wet, icy, or mixed-weather conditions.

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