The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition quattro tiptronic (14 - 18) vs. Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
€ 69,000

€ 48,200

€ 69,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition is 2.6 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY.
Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
57.3
73.8
82.1
57.9
73
81.5
73.8 in
Width
73 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
57.3 in
Height
57.9 in
114.6
194.2
113.1
191.7
194.2 in
Length
191.7 in
114.6 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4277 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
5456 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5027 lb

Weight Difference:
452 lb
10.57 %

General
Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
C7 (4G)
Generation
W212
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
V6 diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
CVUB
Engine Code
OM 651.924

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
322 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4200 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition
322 hp
201 hp
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
479 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition
479 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
155 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
13.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.03 lb/hp
Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition
13.28 lb/hp
19.03 lb/hp
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition
38 mpg
48 mpg
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
31 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
731 mi
Range
748 mi
Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition
731 mi
748 mi
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Environmental Impact
127.6 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).
100.7 kWh
Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition
127.6 kWh
100.7 kWh
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.3 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data