The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI (08 - 11) vs. Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 14)
€ 37,800

€ 55,400

€ 37,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 55,400
ⓘ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 TFSI is 0.9 inches longer and 0.4 inches lower.
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC 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 TFSI
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC Station Wagon
3671 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
4894 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5622 lb

Weight Difference:
639 lb
14.83 %

General
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC Station Wagon
C6 (4F)
Generation
S212
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC Station Wagon
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
BPJ
Engine Code
OM 642.852

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
168 hp
at 4300 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 3800 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
168 hp
228 hp
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC Station Wagon
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
207 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC Station Wagon
Performance
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC Station Wagon
139 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC Station Wagon
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21.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.9 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
21.85 lb/hp
18.9 lb/hp
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
31 mpg
41 mpg
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC Station Wagon
23 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
580 mi
Range
643 mi
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
580 mi
643 mi
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC Station Wagon
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
117.3 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
142.1 kWh
117.3 kWh
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC Station Wagon
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1312 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17 cu ft











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