The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI multitronic (08 - 11) vs. Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
€ 45,300
€ 57,200
€ 45,300
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 2.8 FSI is 1.3 inches longer and 1.9 inches lower.
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
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 2.8 FSI
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC Station Wagon
3693 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
5004 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5578 lb
Weight Difference:
617 lb
14.32 %
General
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Mercedes E 350 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

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC Station Wagon
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
CCEA
Engine Code
OM 642.850

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.8 L / 137 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
217 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
208 hp
at 3400 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
217 hp
208 hp
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC Station Wagon
207 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
207 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC Station Wagon
Performance
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC Station Wagon
146 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC Station Wagon
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17.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.72 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
17.02 lb/hp
20.72 lb/hp
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
28 mpg
33 mpg
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC Station Wagon
20 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
512 mi
Range
509 mi
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
512 mi
509 mi
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC 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).
148.1 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
161.1 kWh
148.1 kWh
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC Station Wagon
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
317 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1312 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

















