The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (14 - 18) vs. Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 13)

€ 61,000
Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (14 - 18) Audi A6 3.0 TDI
€ 51,800
 Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 13) Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
€ 61,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 51,800

ⓘ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 BlueTEC HYBRID.
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
57.3
Blueprint Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (14 - 18)
73.8
82.1
57.9
Blueprint Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 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 tiptronic (14 - 18)
114.6
194.2
Blueprint Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 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 BlueTEC HYBRID
4211 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
5390 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5269 lb
Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (14 - 18)
Weight Difference:
143 lb
3.4 %
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 13)

General

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
C7 (4G)
Generation
W212
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
V6 diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
4-cylinder full hybrid diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
CVUA
Engine Code
OM 651.924
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
316 hp
at 3900 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 4200 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
316 hp
228 hp
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
479 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
553 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
479 lb‑ft
553 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID

Performance

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
155 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

226 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID

▶ REPLAY
13.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.84 lb/hp
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
13.33 lb/hp
17.84 lb/hp
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
39 mpg
56 mpg
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
32 mpg
city
56 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
756 mi
Range
873 mi
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
756 mi
873 mi
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
Environmental Impact
123.4 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).
86.4 kWh
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
123.4 kWh
86.4 kWh
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
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