The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 2.8 FSI multitronic (11 - 14) vs. Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 14)
€ 43,300

€ 52,200

€ 43,300
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. The Audi A6 2.8 FSI is 1.4 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC.
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
57.3
73.8
82.1
58
73
81.5
73.8 in
Width
73 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
57.3 in
Height
58 in
114.6
193.5
113.1
192.1
193.5 in
Length
192.1 in
114.6 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
3715 lb
Curb Weight
4156 lb
4892 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5379 lb

Weight Difference:
441 lb
10.61 %

General
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
C7 (4G)
Generation
W212
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
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
CHVA
Engine Code
OM 642.852

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.8 L / 137 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
201 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 3800 rpm
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
201 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
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 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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18.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.23 lb/hp
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
18.48 lb/hp
18.23 lb/hp
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
32 mpg
43 mpg
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
25 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
50 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
546 mi
Range
667 mi
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
546 mi
667 mi
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
113.1 kWh
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
140.2 kWh
113.1 kWh
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
277 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
1177 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft












No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data