The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro (08 - 11) vs. Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC Station Wagon 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16)
€ 50,100
€ 61,200
€ 50,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 61,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI is 0.9 inches longer and 0.4 inches lower.
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC Station Wagon
57.6
73
79.9
58
73
81.5
73 in
Width
73 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
57.6 in
Height
58 in
111.9
194
113.1
193.1
194 in
Length
193.1 in
111.9 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC Station Wagon
4178 lb
Curb Weight
4442 lb
5401 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5754 lb
Weight Difference:
265 lb
5.97 %
General
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC Station Wagon
C6 (4F)
Generation
S212
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC Station Wagon
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
CDYA, CDYC
Engine Code
OM 642.858
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 3400 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
237 hp
254 hp
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC Station Wagon
369 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
369 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC Station Wagon
Performance
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC Station Wagon
152 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC Station Wagon
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17.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.49 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
17.63 lb/hp
17.49 lb/hp
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
35 mpg
38 mpg
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC Station Wagon
26 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
742 mi
Range
592 mi
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
742 mi
592 mi
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC Station Wagon
Environmental Impact
137.9 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).
127.6 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
137.9 kWh
127.6 kWh
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC Station Wagon
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1312 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17 cu ft
47 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
52.5 cu ft
