The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10) vs. Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
€ 69,700
€ 59,300
€ 69,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 59,300
ⓘ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 4.2 FSI is 1.3 inches longer and 1.9 inches lower.
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
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 4.2 FSI
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
4200 lb
Curb Weight
4244 lb
5423 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5545 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.04 %
General
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
C6 (4F)
Generation
S212
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
BVJ
Engine Code
M 276.952
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
345 hp
at 6800 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 6500 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
345 hp
302 hp
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
325 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
325 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Performance
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
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12.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.05 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
12.17 lb/hp
14.05 lb/hp
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
23 mpg
30 mpg
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
16 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
37 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
487 mi
Range
638 mi
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
487 mi
638 mi
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Environmental Impact
193.3 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).
147.7 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
193.3 kWh
147.7 kWh
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
Mercedes E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1301 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.7 cu ft
47 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
55.2 cu ft
