The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro S tronic (11 - 14) vs. Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC (14 - 15)
€ 53,000
€ 47,400
€ 53,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,400
ⓘ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. The Audi A6 3.0 TDI clean diesel is 1.4 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC.
Audi A6 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Mercedes E 250 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 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
3957 lb
Curb Weight
3935 lb
5137 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5225 lb
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.56 %
General
Audi A6 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
C7 (4G)
Generation
W212
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A6 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
CDUC, CDUD
Engine Code
OM 651.924
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3800 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TDI clean diesel
242 hp
201 hp
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TDI clean diesel
428 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
Performance
Audi A6 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 3.0 TDI clean diesel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
▶ REPLAY
16.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.58 lb/hp
Audi A6 3.0 TDI clean diesel
16.35 lb/hp
19.58 lb/hp
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Audi A6 3.0 TDI clean diesel
40 mpg
51 mpg
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
32 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
19.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
790 mi
Range
797 mi
Audi A6 3.0 TDI clean diesel
790 mi
797 mi
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
94.6 kWh
Audi A6 3.0 TDI clean diesel
121.3 kWh
94.6 kWh
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Mercedes E 250 BlueTEC
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1290 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
