The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10) vs. Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 13)

€ 49,900
Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10) Audi A6 3.0 TDI
€ 55,400
 Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 13) Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 49,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 55,400

ⓘ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 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
57.4
Blueprint Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10)
73
79.9
57.9
Blueprint Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 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 tiptronic (08 - 10)
111.9
194
Blueprint Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 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 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4101 lb
Curb Weight
4189 lb
5214 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5390 lb
Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.1 %
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 13)

General

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
C6 (4F)
Generation
W212
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
CDYA, CDYC
Engine Code
OM 642.858
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 3800 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
237 hp
261 hp
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
369 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

Performance

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
155 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

▶ REPLAY
17.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.05 lb/hp
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
17.3 lb/hp
16.05 lb/hp
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
33 mpg
36 mpg
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
25 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
700 mi
Range
753 mi
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
700 mi
753 mi
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Environmental Impact
146.1 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).
135.8 kWh
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
146.1 kWh
135.8 kWh
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Mercedes E 350 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