The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition quattro tiptronic (14 - 18) vs. Mercedes E 300 Station Wagon 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 14)
€ 71,500
€ 57,400
€ 71,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 57,400
ⓘ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. The Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition is 1.5 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the Mercedes E 300 Station Wagon.
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
Mercedes E 300 Station Wagon
57.5
73.8
82.1
58
73
81.5
73.8 in
Width
73 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
57.5 in
Height
58 in
114.6
194.6
113.1
193.1
194.6 in
Length
193.1 in
114.6 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
Mercedes E 300 Station Wagon
4420 lb
Curb Weight
4244 lb
5644 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5556 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
3.98 %
General
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
Mercedes E 300 Station Wagon
C7 (4G)
Generation
S212
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
Mercedes E 300 Station Wagon
V6 diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
CVUB
Engine Code
M 276.952
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
322 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
249 hp
at 6500 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
322 hp
249 hp
Mercedes E 300 Station Wagon
479 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
479 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 300 Station Wagon
Performance
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
Mercedes E 300 Station Wagon
155 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 300 Station Wagon
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13.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.04 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
13.73 lb/hp
17.04 lb/hp
Mercedes E 300 Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
Mercedes E 300 Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
37 mpg
30 mpg
Mercedes E 300 Station Wagon
31 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
37 mpg
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
709 mi
Range
470 mi
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
709 mi
470 mi
Mercedes E 300 Station Wagon
Environmental Impact
131.6 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 3.0 TDI competition
131.6 kWh
147.7 kWh
Mercedes E 300 Station Wagon
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI competition
Mercedes E 300 Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1312 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.7 cu ft
47.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
55.2 cu ft
