The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 2.8 FSI multitronic (08 - 10) vs. Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 13)
€ 40,200

€ 55,400

€ 40,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 55,400
ⓘ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 2.3 inches longer and 0.5 inches lower.
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
Mercedes E 350 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 2.8 FSI
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
3560 lb
Curb Weight
4189 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5390 lb

Weight Difference:
628 lb
14.99 %

General
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
C6 (4F)
Generation
W212
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
CCDA
Engine Code
OM 642.858

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.8 L / 137 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
187 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 3800 rpm
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
187 hp
261 hp
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
207 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
207 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
145 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 2.8 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
19.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.05 lb/hp
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
19.04 lb/hp
16.05 lb/hp
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
28 mpg
36 mpg
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
20 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
518 mi
Range
753 mi
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
518 mi
753 mi
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Environmental Impact
159.2 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).
135.8 kWh
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
159.2 kWh
135.8 kWh
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
15.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.3 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data