The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI multitronic (08 - 11) vs. Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
€ 45,300
€ 56,500
€ 45,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 56,500
ⓘ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 300 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 300 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
3693 lb
Curb Weight
4233 lb
5004 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5534 lb
Weight Difference:
540 lb
12.76 %
General
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
C6 (4F)
Generation
S212
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 300 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
CCEA
Engine Code
M 276.952
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.8 L / 137 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
217 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
249 hp
at 6500 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
217 hp
249 hp
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
207 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
207 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Performance
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
146 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
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17.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
17.02 lb/hp
17 lb/hp
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
28 mpg
30 mpg
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
20 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
37 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
512 mi
Range
638 mi
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
512 mi
638 mi
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Environmental Impact
161.1 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).
147.7 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
161.1 kWh
147.7 kWh
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
317 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1312 lb
Maximum Payload
1301 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.7 cu ft
47 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
55.2 cu ft
