The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (14 - 18) vs. Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (09 - 13)
€ 55,600

€ 49,900

€ 55,600
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 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 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY.
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Mercedes E 300 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
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4068 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
5247 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5269 lb

Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %

General
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
C7 (4G)
Generation
W212
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
CRTD
Engine Code
OM 642.852

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
268 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
268 hp
228 hp
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
428 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
428 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
15.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.84 lb/hp
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
15.18 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
40 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
889 mi
Range
731 mi
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
889 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).
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 6b (NEFZ)
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
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.3 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data