The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (14 - 17) vs. Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
€ 55,100
€ 53,800
€ 55,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI is 1.9 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 2 inches lower than the Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon.
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
57.5
73.8
82.1
59.5
73
81.5
73.8 in
Width
73 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
57.5 in
Height
59.5 in
114.6
194.6
113.1
192.7
194.6 in
Length
192.7 in
114.6 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
4200 lb
Curb Weight
4057 lb
5423 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5368 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
3.4 %
General
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY 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
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
CRTE
Engine Code
M 276.952
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
215 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
249 hp
at 6500 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
215 hp
249 hp
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
369 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
369 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Performance
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
145 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
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19.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.29 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
19.53 lb/hp
16.29 lb/hp
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
44 mpg
33 mpg
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
41 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
42 mpg
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
856 mi
Range
700 mi
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
856 mi
700 mi
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
134.5 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
109.1 kWh
134.5 kWh
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY 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
