The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI (08 - 11) vs. Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
€ 40,300
€ 54,100
€ 40,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 54,100
ⓘ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 2.8 FSI is 1.3 inches longer and 1.9 inches lower.
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 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 2.8 FSI
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
3693 lb
Curb Weight
4255 lb
4960 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5523 lb
Weight Difference:
562 lb
13.21 %
General
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
C6 (4F)
Generation
S212
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 2.8 FSI
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
CCDA
Engine Code
OM 651.924
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.8 L / 137 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
187 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4200 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
187 hp
201 hp
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
207 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
207 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Performance
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
144 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
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19.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.17 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
19.75 lb/hp
21.17 lb/hp
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
28 mpg
39 mpg
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
20 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
524 mi
Range
611 mi
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
524 mi
611 mi
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Environmental Impact
157.2 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).
123.4 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
157.2 kWh
123.4 kWh
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 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
