The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 Avant 40 TDI S tronic (18 - ..) vs. Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (09 - 13)
€ 52,300

€ 53,100

€ 52,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi A6 Avant 40 TDI is 1.7 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 1.8 inches lower than the Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon.
Audi A6 Avant 40 TDI
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
57.8
74.3
83.1
59.5
73
81.5
74.3 in
Width
73 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
57.8 in
Height
59.5 in
115.1
194.4
113.1
192.7
194.4 in
Length
192.7 in
115.1 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 Avant 40 TDI
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
3935 lb
Curb Weight
4244 lb
5137 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5512 lb

Weight Difference:
309 lb
7.28 %

General
Audi A6 Avant 40 TDI
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
C8 (4K)
Generation
S212
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A6 Avant 40 TDI
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
4-cylinder mild hybrid diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
DFBA
Engine Code
OM 642.852

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
201 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 3800 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 40 TDI
201 hp
228 hp
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 40 TDI
295 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Performance
Audi A6 Avant 40 TDI
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
150 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 40 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
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19.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.61 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 40 TDI
19.58 lb/hp
18.61 lb/hp
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 Avant 40 TDI
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 40 TDI
50 mpg
34 mpg
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
45 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
833 mi
Range
524 mi
Audi A6 Avant 40 TDI
833 mi
524 mi
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
144 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 40 TDI
96.7 kWh
144 kWh
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
246 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 Avant 40 TDI
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.7 cu ft











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