The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (11 - 14) vs. Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)
€ 52,500

€ 58,000

€ 52,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,000
ⓘ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 350 BlueTEC.
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Mercedes E 350 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
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
3957 lb
Curb Weight
4222 lb
5137 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5423 lb

Weight Difference:
265 lb
6.28 %

General
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
C7 (4G)
Generation
W212
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
CDUC, CDUD
Engine Code
OM 642.858

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 3400 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
242 hp
254 hp
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
428 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
Performance
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
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16.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.62 lb/hp
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
16.35 lb/hp
16.62 lb/hp
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
40 mpg
41 mpg
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
33 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
19.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
790 mi
Range
643 mi
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
790 mi
643 mi
Mercedes E 350 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).
117.3 kWh
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
121.3 kWh
117.3 kWh
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft












No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data