The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (08 - 11) vs. Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
€ 52,100
€ 56,600
€ 52,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 56,600
ⓘ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 3.0 TDI is 1.3 inches longer and 1.9 inches lower.
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Mercedes E 350 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 3.0 TDI
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
4244 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
5456 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5368 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
4.15 %
General
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
C6 (4F)
Generation
S212
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic 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 276
CDYA, CDYC
Engine Code
M 276.952
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 6500 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
237 hp
302 hp
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
369 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Performance
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
152 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
▶ REPLAY
17.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.47 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
17.91 lb/hp
13.47 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
33 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
33 mpg
33 mpg
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
25 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
42 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
700 mi
Range
700 mi
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
700 mi
700 mi
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Environmental Impact
146.1 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
146.1 kWh
134.5 kWh
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 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
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1301 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.7 cu ft
47 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
55.2 cu ft
