The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (14 - 18) vs. Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)

€ 55,600
Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (14 - 18) Audi A6 3.0 TDI
€ 50,600
 Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 55,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,600

ⓘ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 is 2.6 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY.
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY
57.3
Blueprint Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (14 - 18)
73.8
82.1
57.9
Blueprint Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 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 quattro S tronic (14 - 18)
114.6
194.2
Blueprint Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
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
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY
4068 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
5247 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5016 lb
Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (14 - 18)
Weight Difference:
254 lb
6.24 %
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)

General

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY
C7 (4G)
Generation
W212
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
CRTD
Engine Code
M 276.952
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
268 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
249 hp
at 6500 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
268 hp
249 hp
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY
428 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
428 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY

Performance

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY

▶ REPLAY
15.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.32 lb/hp
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
15.18 lb/hp
15.32 lb/hp
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
46 mpg
35 mpg
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY
40 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
889 mi
Range
539 mi
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
889 mi
539 mi
Mercedes E 300 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).
128.7 kWh
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
128.7 kWh
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Mercedes E 300 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