The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 45 TDI quattro tiptronic (18 - ..) vs. Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 14)
€ 55,700

€ 52,200

€ 55,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,200
ⓘ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 45 TDI is 2.1 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC.
Audi A6 45 TDI
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
57.4
74.3
83.1
58
73
81.5
74.3 in
Width
73 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
57.4 in
Height
58 in
115.1
194.2
113.1
192.1
194.2 in
Length
192.1 in
115.1 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 45 TDI
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
4189 lb
Curb Weight
4156 lb
5456 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5379 lb

Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.79 %

General
Audi A6 45 TDI
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
C8 (4K)
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 45 TDI
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
6-cylinder mild hybrid diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
DDVE
Engine Code
OM 642.852

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
228 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 3800 rpm
Audi A6 45 TDI
228 hp
228 hp
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Audi A6 45 TDI
369 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
Performance
Audi A6 45 TDI
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 45 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
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18.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.23 lb/hp
Audi A6 45 TDI
18.37 lb/hp
18.23 lb/hp
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 45 TDI
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Audi A6 45 TDI
42 mpg
43 mpg
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
38 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
50 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
699 mi
Range
667 mi
Audi A6 45 TDI
699 mi
667 mi
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
113.1 kWh
Audi A6 45 TDI
115.2 kWh
113.1 kWh
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
295 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 45 TDI
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
4
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft












No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data