The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 3.0 TDI multitronic (11 - 14) vs. Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (09 - 13)

€ 46,700
Audi A6 3.0 TDI multitronic (11 - 14) Audi A6 3.0 TDI
€ 49,900
 Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (09 - 13) Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 46,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,900

ⓘ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 1.9 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY.
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
57.3
Blueprint Audi A6 3.0 TDI multitronic (11 - 14)
73.8
82.1
57.9
Blueprint Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (09 - 13)
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
Blueprint Audi A6 3.0 TDI multitronic (11 - 14)
114.6
193.5
Blueprint Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (09 - 13)
113.1
191.7
193.5 in
Length
191.7 in
114.6 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
3792 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
4905 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5269 lb
Audi A6 3.0 TDI multitronic (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
276 lb
6.79 %
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (09 - 13)

General

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
C7 (4G)
Generation
W212
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
CLAA, CLAB
Engine Code
OM 642.852
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
201 hp
at 3700 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
201 hp
228 hp
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
295 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

Performance

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

▶ REPLAY
18.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.84 lb/hp
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
18.87 lb/hp
17.84 lb/hp
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
46 mpg
35 mpg
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
41 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
792 mi
Range
731 mi
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
792 mi
731 mi
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
139.9 kWh
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
139.9 kWh
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
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