The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (14 - 18) vs. Mercedes E 350 d Station Wagon 9G-TRONIC (16 - 17)
€ 63,500
€ 58,700
€ 63,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,700
ⓘ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 0.4 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the Mercedes E 350 d Station Wagon.
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Mercedes E 350 d 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
194.6
115.7
194.2
194.6 in
Length
194.2 in
114.6 in
Wheelbase
115.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Mercedes E 350 d Station Wagon
4354 lb
Curb Weight
4167 lb
5578 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5644 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
4.29 %
General
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Mercedes E 350 d Station Wagon
C7 (4G)
Generation
S213
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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 350 d Station Wagon
V6 diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
CVUA
Engine Code
OM 642.855

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
316 hp
at 3900 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 3400 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
316 hp
254 hp
Mercedes E 350 d Station Wagon
479 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
479 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 350 d Station Wagon
Performance
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Mercedes E 350 d Station Wagon
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 350 d Station Wagon
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13.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.41 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
13.78 lb/hp
16.41 lb/hp
Mercedes E 350 d Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Mercedes E 350 d Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
38 mpg
42 mpg
Mercedes E 350 d Station Wagon
31 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
50 mpg
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
731 mi
Range
555 mi
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
731 mi
555 mi
Mercedes E 350 d Station Wagon
Environmental Impact
127.6 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).
115.2 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
127.6 kWh
115.2 kWh
Mercedes E 350 d Station Wagon
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Mercedes E 350 d 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
















