The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10) vs. Mercedes E 300 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 14)
€ 49,900
€ 51,500
€ 49,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 51,500
ⓘ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 TFSI is 1.9 inches longer and 0.6 inches lower.
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes E 300
57.4
73
79.9
58
73
81.5
73 in
Width
73 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
57.4 in
Height
58 in
111.9
194
113.1
192.1
194 in
Length
192.1 in
111.9 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes E 300
3935 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
5082 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5016 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.07 %
General
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes E 300
C6 (4F)
Generation
W212
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes E 300
V6 gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
CAJA
Engine Code
M 276.952
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
286 hp
at 4850 rpm
Power
249 hp
at 6500 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
286 hp
249 hp
Mercedes E 300
310 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
310 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 300
Performance
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes E 300
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 300
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13.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.32 lb/hp
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
13.76 lb/hp
15.32 lb/hp
Mercedes E 300
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes E 300
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
25 mpg
35 mpg
Mercedes E 300
18 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
529 mi
Range
539 mi
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
529 mi
539 mi
Mercedes E 300
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
128.7 kWh
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
178.2 kWh
128.7 kWh
Mercedes E 300
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes E 300
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
15.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
