The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI (08 - 11) vs. Mercedes E 250 CDI Station Wagon 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 14)
€ 40,000

€ 55,000

€ 40,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 55,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI is 0.9 inches longer and 0.4 inches lower.
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
Mercedes E 250 CDI Station Wagon
57.6
73
79.9
58
73
81.5
73 in
Width
73 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
57.6 in
Height
58 in
111.9
194
113.1
193.1
194 in
Length
193.1 in
111.9 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
Mercedes E 250 CDI Station Wagon
3770 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
4993 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5622 lb

Weight Difference:
540 lb
12.53 %

General
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
Mercedes E 250 CDI Station Wagon
C6 (4F)
Generation
S212
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
Mercedes E 250 CDI Station Wagon
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
CAHA
Engine Code
OM 651.924

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3800 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
168 hp
201 hp
Mercedes E 250 CDI Station Wagon
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 250 CDI Station Wagon
Performance
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
Mercedes E 250 CDI Station Wagon
137 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 250 CDI Station Wagon
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22.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.44 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
22.44 lb/hp
21.44 lb/hp
Mercedes E 250 CDI Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
Mercedes E 250 CDI Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
41 mpg
41 mpg
Mercedes E 250 CDI Station Wagon
31 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
750 mi
Range
632 mi
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
750 mi
632 mi
Mercedes E 250 CDI Station Wagon
Environmental Impact
119.3 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).
119.3 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
119.3 kWh
119.3 kWh
Mercedes E 250 CDI Station Wagon
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
Mercedes E 250 CDI Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1312 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.7 cu ft











47 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
55.2 cu ft