The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 2.7 TDI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10) vs. Mercedes E 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11)
€ 46,400

€ 44,900

€ 46,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,900
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the Audi A6 2.7 TDI is 2.3 inches longer and 0.5 inches lower.
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
Mercedes E 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
57.4
73
79.9
57.9
73
81.5
73 in
Width
73 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
57.4 in
Height
57.9 in
111.9
194
113.1
191.7
194 in
Length
191.7 in
111.9 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
Mercedes E 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4034 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
5170 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5004 lb

Weight Difference:
209 lb
5.18 %

General
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
Mercedes E 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
C6 (4F)
Generation
W212
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
Mercedes E 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
CANA, CANC
Engine Code
OM 651.924

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.7 L / 132 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 3000 rpm
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
187 hp
168 hp
Mercedes E 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
332 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
332 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
Mercedes E 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
143 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 2.7 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
21.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.77 lb/hp
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
21.57 lb/hp
22.77 lb/hp
Mercedes E 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
Mercedes E 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
33 mpg
41 mpg
Mercedes E 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
25 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
700 mi
Range
632 mi
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
700 mi
632 mi
Mercedes E 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Environmental Impact
146.1 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).
119.3 kWh
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
146.1 kWh
119.3 kWh
Mercedes E 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
Mercedes E 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
15.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.3 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data