The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (14 - 18) vs. Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 13)
€ 61,000
![Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (14 - 18)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/Audi_A6_C7-14.png)
€ 52,600
![Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 13)](graphbase/cars/cars_big/Mercedes_E_W212.webp)
€ 61,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,600
ⓘ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 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY.
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Mercedes E 350 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 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4211 lb
Curb Weight
4045 lb
5390 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5247 lb
![Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (14 - 18)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/Audi_A6_C7-14.png)
Weight Difference:
165 lb
3.92 %
![Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 13)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/Mercedes_E_W212.png)
General
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
C7 (4G)
Generation
W212
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
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Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
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8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
V6 diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
CVUA
Engine Code
OM 642.852
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4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
316 hp
at 3900 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 3800 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
316 hp
261 hp
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
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 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec
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Audi A6 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
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Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
13.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.5 lb/hp
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
13.33 lb/hp
15.5 lb/hp
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
39 mpg
41 mpg
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
32 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
756 mi
Range
857 mi
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
756 mi
857 mi
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
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).
119.3 kWh
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
123.4 kWh
119.3 kWh
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Mercedes E 350 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
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No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data