The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 2.8 FSI (08 - 10) vs. Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 14)
€ 38,000
€ 52,200
€ 38,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,200
ⓘ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 2.8 FSI is 1.9 inches longer and 0.6 inches lower.
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
57.4
73
79.9
58
73
81.5
73 in
Width
73 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
57.4 in
Height
58 in
111.9
194
113.1
192.1
194 in
Length
192.1 in
111.9 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
3472 lb
Curb Weight
4156 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5379 lb
Weight Difference:
683 lb
16.44 %
General
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
C6 (4F)
Generation
W212
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
CCDA
Engine Code
OM 642.852
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.8 L / 137 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
187 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 3800 rpm
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
187 hp
228 hp
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
207 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
207 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
Performance
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
148 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
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18.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.23 lb/hp
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
18.57 lb/hp
18.23 lb/hp
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
29 mpg
43 mpg
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
20 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
50 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
531 mi
Range
667 mi
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
531 mi
667 mi
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
Environmental Impact
155.3 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).
113.1 kWh
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
155.3 kWh
113.1 kWh
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
15.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
