The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (14 - 18) vs. Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 14)
€ 61,000

€ 57,700

€ 61,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 57,700
ⓘ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 2.1 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
194.2
113.1
192.1
194.2 in
Length
192.1 in
114.6 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
4211 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
5390 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5512 lb

Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.3 %

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)

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
V6 diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
CVUA
Engine Code
OM 642.858

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
316 hp
at 3900 rpm
Power
249 hp
at 3600 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
316 hp
249 hp
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
479 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
479 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
Performance
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
155 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
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13.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.31 lb/hp
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
13.33 lb/hp
17.31 lb/hp
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
39 mpg
40 mpg
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
32 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
756 mi
Range
621 mi
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
756 mi
621 mi
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
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).
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).
121.3 kWh
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
123.4 kWh
121.3 kWh
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 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