The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI quattro tiptronic (08 - 11) vs. Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
€ 48,700

€ 57,200

€ 48,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 57,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same width, but the Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI is 1.3 inches longer and 1.9 inches lower.
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC Station Wagon
57.6
73
79.9
59.5
73
81.5
73 in
Width
73 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
57.6 in
Height
59.5 in
111.9
194
113.1
192.7
194 in
Length
192.7 in
111.9 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC Station Wagon
4244 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
5390 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5578 lb

Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.53 %

General
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC Station Wagon
C6 (4F)
Generation
S212
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC Station Wagon
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
CANA, CANC
Engine Code
OM 642.850

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.7 L / 132 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
208 hp
at 3400 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
187 hp
208 hp
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC Station Wagon
332 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
332 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC Station Wagon
Performance
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC Station Wagon
140 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC Station Wagon
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22.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.72 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
22.7 lb/hp
20.72 lb/hp
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
33 mpg
33 mpg
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC Station Wagon
25 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
700 mi
Range
509 mi
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
700 mi
509 mi
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC Station Wagon
Environmental Impact
146.1 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).
148.1 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
146.1 kWh
148.1 kWh
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC Station Wagon
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.7 cu ft











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