The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (11 - 14) vs. Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC Station Wagon 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 14)
€ 59,600

€ 60,900

€ 59,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 60,900
ⓘ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. The Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI is 0.8 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC Station Wagon.
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC Station Wagon
57.5
73.8
82.1
58
73
81.5
73.8 in
Width
73 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
57.5 in
Height
58 in
114.6
193.9
113.1
193.1
193.9 in
Length
193.1 in
114.6 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC Station Wagon
4255 lb
Curb Weight
4486 lb
5478 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5798 lb

Weight Difference:
231 lb
5.15 %

General
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC Station Wagon
C7 (4G)
Generation
S212
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC Station Wagon
V6 diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
CGQB
Engine Code
OM 642.858

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
309 hp
at 3900 rpm
Power
249 hp
at 3600 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
309 hp
249 hp
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC Station Wagon
479 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
479 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC Station Wagon
Performance
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC Station Wagon
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC Station Wagon
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13.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.02 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
13.77 lb/hp
18.02 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
37 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
37 mpg
37 mpg
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC Station Wagon
30 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
641 mi
Range
573 mi
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
641 mi
573 mi
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC 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).
131.6 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
129.6 kWh
131.6 kWh
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC Station Wagon
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 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











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