The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 11) vs. Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC Station Wagon 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16)

€ 52,100
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 11) Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
€ 61,200
 Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC Station Wagon 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16) Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC Station Wagon
€ 52,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 61,200

ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI is 0.9 inches longer and 0.4 inches lower.
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC Station Wagon
57.6
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 11)
73
79.9
58
Blueprint Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC Station Wagon 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16)
73
81.5
73 in
Width
73 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
57.6 in
Height
58 in
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 11)
111.9
194
Blueprint Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC Station Wagon 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16)
113.1
193.1
194 in
Length
193.1 in
111.9 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC Station Wagon
4068 lb
Curb Weight
4442 lb
5335 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5754 lb
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
375 lb
8.44 %
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC Station Wagon 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16)

General

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC Station Wagon
C6 (4F)
Generation
S212
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC Station Wagon
V6 gasoline engine with com­pres­sor
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
CAJA
Engine Code
OM 642.858
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
286 hp
at 4850 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 3400 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
286 hp
254 hp
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC Station Wagon
310 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
310 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC Station Wagon

Performance

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC Station Wagon
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC Station Wagon

▶ REPLAY
14.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.49 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
14.22 lb/hp
17.49 lb/hp
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC Station Wagon

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
25 mpg
38 mpg
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC Station Wagon
18 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
523 mi
Range
592 mi
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
523 mi
592 mi
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC 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).
127.6 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
179.9 kWh
127.6 kWh
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC Station Wagon
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
359 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1312 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17 cu ft
47 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
52.5 cu ft