The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (14 - 17) vs. Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
€ 55,100

€ 56,300

€ 55,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 56,300
ⓘ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 350 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon.
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Mercedes E 350 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 350 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
4200 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
5423 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5335 lb

Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.14 %

General
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Mercedes E 350 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 350 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
CRTE
Engine Code
M 272.983

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
215 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
288 hp
at 6400 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
215 hp
288 hp
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
369 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
269 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
369 lb‑ft
269 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Performance
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
145 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
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19.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.13 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
19.53 lb/hp
14.13 lb/hp
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
44 mpg
27 mpg
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
41 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
36 mpg
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
856 mi
Range
578 mi
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
856 mi
578 mi
Mercedes E 350 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).
162.9 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
109.1 kWh
162.9 kWh
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
322 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.7 cu ft











47.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
55.2 cu ft