The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 3.0 TDI (11 - 14) vs. Mercedes E 300 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 14)
€ 44,400
€ 54,200
€ 44,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 54,200
ⓘ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 3.0 TDI is 1.4 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the Mercedes E 300.
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Mercedes E 300
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 3.0 TDI
Mercedes E 300
3748 lb
Curb Weight
4001 lb
4861 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5203 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
6.35 %
General
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Mercedes E 300
C7 (4G)
Generation
W212
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Mercedes E 300
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
CLAA, CLAB
Engine Code
M 276.952
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
201 hp
at 3700 rpm
Power
249 hp
at 6500 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
201 hp
249 hp
Mercedes E 300
295 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 300
Performance
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Mercedes E 300
150 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 300
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18.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.07 lb/hp
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
18.65 lb/hp
16.07 lb/hp
Mercedes E 300
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Mercedes E 300
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
44 mpg
32 mpg
Mercedes E 300
36 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
762 mi
Range
495 mi
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
762 mi
495 mi
Mercedes E 300
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
140.2 kWh
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
109.1 kWh
140.2 kWh
Mercedes E 300
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Mercedes E 300
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
