The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 45 TDI quattro tiptronic (18 - ..) vs. Mercedes E 300 de 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..)
€ 55,700

€ 54,800

€ 55,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 54,800
ⓘ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 45 TDI is 0.4 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the Mercedes E 300 de.
Audi A6 45 TDI
Mercedes E 300 de
57.4
74.3
83.1
57.8
72.9
81.3
74.3 in
Width
72.9 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.3 in
57.4 in
Height
57.8 in
115.1
194.2
115.7
193.8
194.2 in
Length
193.8 in
115.1 in
Wheelbase
115.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 45 TDI
Mercedes E 300 de
4189 lb
Curb Weight
4542 lb
5456 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5952 lb

Weight Difference:
353 lb
7.77 %

General
Audi A6 45 TDI
Mercedes E 300 de
C8 (4K)
Generation
W213
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A6 45 TDI
Mercedes E 300 de
6-cylinder mild hybrid diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 654
DDVE
Engine Code
OM 654.920

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
228 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 3800 rpm
Audi A6 45 TDI
228 hp
302 hp
Mercedes E 300 de
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi A6 45 TDI
369 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 300 de
Performance
Audi A6 45 TDI
Mercedes E 300 de
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes E 300 de
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18.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.04 lb/hp
Audi A6 45 TDI
18.37 lb/hp
15.04 lb/hp
Mercedes E 300 de
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 45 TDI
Mercedes E 300 de
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
147 mpg
Audi A6 45 TDI
42 mpg
147 mpg
Mercedes E 300 de
38 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
699 mi
Range
1942 mi
Audi A6 45 TDI
699 mi
1942 mi
Mercedes E 300 de
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).
33 kWh
Audi A6 45 TDI
115.2 kWh
33 kWh
Mercedes E 300 de
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
295 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
60 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 45 TDI
Mercedes E 300 de
4
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1411 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data