The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI multitronic (08 - 11) vs. Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 13)
€ 42,500
€ 58,600
€ 42,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,600
ⓘ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 350 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 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
3847 lb
Curb Weight
4431 lb
5004 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5699 lb
Weight Difference:
584 lb
13.18 %
General
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Mercedes E 350 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)
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
CCDA
Engine Code
OM 642.858
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.8 L / 137 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
187 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 3800 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
187 hp
261 hp
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
207 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
207 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Performance
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
141 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
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20.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.98 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
20.57 lb/hp
16.98 lb/hp
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
27 mpg
33 mpg
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
19 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
37 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
506 mi
Range
700 mi
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
506 mi
700 mi
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Environmental Impact
162.9 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).
146.1 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
162.9 kWh
146.1 kWh
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
301 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 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
