The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 50 TDI quattro tiptronic (18 - ..) vs. Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
€ 58,700
![Audi A6 50 TDI quattro tiptronic (18 - ..)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/Audi_A6_C8.png)
€ 53,300
![Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)](graphbase/cars/cars_big/Mercedes_E_W212.webp)
€ 58,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi A6 50 TDI is 2.6 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY.
Audi A6 50 TDI
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY
57.4
74.3
83.1
57.9
73
81.5
74.3 in
Width
73 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
57.4 in
Height
57.9 in
115.1
194.2
113.1
191.7
194.2 in
Length
191.7 in
115.1 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 50 TDI
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY
4189 lb
Curb Weight
4001 lb
5456 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5203 lb
![Audi A6 50 TDI quattro tiptronic (18 - ..)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/Audi_A6_C8.png)
Weight Difference:
187 lb
4.46 %
![Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/Mercedes_E_W212.png)
General
Audi A6 50 TDI
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY
C8 (4K)
Generation
W212
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A6 50 TDI
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY
6-cylinder mild hybrid diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
DDVB
Engine Code
M 276.952
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4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
282 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
249 hp
at 6500 rpm
Audi A6 50 TDI
282 hp
249 hp
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY
457 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Audi A6 50 TDI
457 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
Audi A6 50 TDI
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY
155 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
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Audi A6 50 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
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Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
14.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.07 lb/hp
Audi A6 50 TDI
14.85 lb/hp
16.07 lb/hp
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 50 TDI
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Audi A6 50 TDI
42 mpg
32 mpg
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY
38 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
699 mi
Range
672 mi
Audi A6 50 TDI
699 mi
672 mi
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY
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).
140.2 kWh
Audi A6 50 TDI
115.2 kWh
140.2 kWh
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
295 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 50 TDI
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
5
1268 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