The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10) vs. Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)
€ 49,900

€ 54,300

€ 49,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 54,300
ⓘ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 2.3 inches longer and 0.5 inches lower.
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
57.4
73
79.9
57.9
73
81.5
73 in
Width
73 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
57.4 in
Height
57.9 in
111.9
194
113.1
191.7
194 in
Length
191.7 in
111.9 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
3935 lb
Curb Weight
4167 lb
5082 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5324 lb

Weight Difference:
231 lb
5.54 %

General
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
C6 (4F)
Generation
W212
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 TFSI
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
V6 gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
CAJA
Engine Code
OM 642.856

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
286 hp
at 4850 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 3800 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
286 hp
228 hp
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
310 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
310 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
155 mph
Maximum Speed
152 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 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
13.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.28 lb/hp
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
13.76 lb/hp
18.28 lb/hp
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
25 mpg
34 mpg
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
18 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
529 mi
Range
710 mi
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
529 mi
710 mi
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
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).
144 kWh
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
178.2 kWh
144 kWh
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
15.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.3 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data