The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI quattro (08 - 11) vs. Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (09 - 13)
€ 43,000
€ 53,100
€ 43,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,100
ⓘ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 300 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 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
3979 lb
Curb Weight
4244 lb
5137 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5512 lb
Weight Difference:
265 lb
6.24 %
General
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
C6 (4F)
Generation
S212
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Mercedes E 300 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 642.852
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.8 L / 137 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
187 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 3800 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
187 hp
228 hp
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 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 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Performance
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
144 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
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21.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.61 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
21.28 lb/hp
18.61 lb/hp
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
27 mpg
34 mpg
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
19 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
572 mi
Range
524 mi
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
572 mi
524 mi
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Environmental Impact
164.8 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).
144 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
164.8 kWh
144 kWh
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
328 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Mercedes E 300 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
