The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 11) vs. Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
€ 52,100

€ 56,300

€ 52,100
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 a little. Both cars are the same width, but the Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI is 1.3 inches longer and 1.9 inches lower.
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
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 TFSI
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
4068 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
5335 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5335 lb

Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %

General
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
C6 (4F)
Generation
S212
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 TFSI
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
V6 gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
CAJA
Engine Code
M 272.983

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
286 hp
at 4850 rpm
Power
288 hp
at 6400 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
286 hp
288 hp
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
310 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
269 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
310 lb‑ft
269 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Performance
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
▶ REPLAY
14.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.13 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
14.22 lb/hp
14.13 lb/hp
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
25 mpg
27 mpg
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
18 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
36 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
523 mi
Range
578 mi
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
523 mi
578 mi
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Environmental Impact
179.9 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 TFSI
179.9 kWh
162.9 kWh
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
359 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
322 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.7 cu ft











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