The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro (08 - 10) vs. Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)

€ 47,800
Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro (08 - 10) Audi A6 3.0 TDI
€ 48,200
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 47,800
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 a little. Both cars are the same width, but the Audi A6 3.0 TDI is 2.3 inches longer and 0.5 inches lower.
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
57.4
Blueprint Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro (08 - 10)
73
79.9
57.9
Blueprint Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
73
81.5
73 in
Width
73 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
57.4 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro (08 - 10)
111.9
194
Blueprint Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
113.1
191.7
194 in
Length
191.7 in
111.9 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4045 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
5159 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5027 lb
Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
220 lb
5.44 %
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)

General

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
C6 (4F)
Generation
W212
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
CDYA, CDYC
Engine Code
OM 651.924
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4200 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
237 hp
201 hp
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
369 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
369 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

Performance

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
155 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

 REPLAY
17.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.03 lb/hp
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
17.07 lb/hp
19.03 lb/hp
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
35 mpg
48 mpg
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
26 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
742 mi
Range
748 mi
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
742 mi
748 mi
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Environmental Impact
137.9 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).
100.7 kWh
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
137.9 kWh
100.7 kWh
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
15.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data