The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (11 - 14) vs. Mercedes E 250 Station Wagon 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
€ 59,600

€ 50,900

€ 59,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,900
ⓘ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. The Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI is just 0.3 inches shorter, 0.9 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the Mercedes E 250 Station Wagon.
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Mercedes E 250 Station Wagon
57.5
73.8
82.1
58.1
72.9
81.3
73.8 in
Width
72.9 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.3 in
57.5 in
Height
58.1 in
114.6
193.9
115.7
194.2
193.9 in
Length
194.2 in
114.6 in
Wheelbase
115.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Mercedes E 250 Station Wagon
4255 lb
Curb Weight
3792 lb
5478 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5269 lb

Weight Difference:
463 lb
10.88 %

General
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Mercedes E 250 Station Wagon
C7 (4G)
Generation
S213
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Mercedes E 250 Station Wagon
V6 diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
CGQB
Engine Code
M 274.920

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
309 hp
at 3900 rpm
Power
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
309 hp
208 hp
Mercedes E 250 Station Wagon
479 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
479 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 250 Station Wagon
Performance
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Mercedes E 250 Station Wagon
155 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes E 250 Station Wagon
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13.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.23 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
13.77 lb/hp
18.23 lb/hp
Mercedes E 250 Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Mercedes E 250 Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
37 mpg
38 mpg
Mercedes E 250 Station Wagon
30 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
641 mi
Range
501 mi
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
641 mi
501 mi
Mercedes E 250 Station Wagon
Environmental Impact
129.6 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).
117.5 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
129.6 kWh
117.5 kWh
Mercedes E 250 Station Wagon
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Mercedes E 250 Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1477 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.1 cu ft











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