The Comparative Analysis :
Audi RS6 (08 - 10) vs. Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 13)
€ 108,400
€ 52,600
€ 108,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,600
ⓘ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 RS6 is 2.4 inches longer, 1.4 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY.
Audi RS6
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
57.3
74.4
79.9
57.9
73
81.5
74.4 in
Width
73 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
57.3 in
Height
57.9 in
112
194
113.1
191.7
194 in
Length
191.7 in
112 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi RS6
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4542 lb
Curb Weight
4045 lb
5655 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5247 lb
Weight Difference:
496 lb
10.92 %
General
Audi RS6
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
C6 (4F)
Generation
W212
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi RS6
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
V10 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
BUH
Engine Code
OM 642.852

4
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
6
5 L / 245 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
572 hp
at 6250 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 3800 rpm
Audi RS6
572 hp
261 hp
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
479 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi RS6
479 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
Audi RS6
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec
Audi RS6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
7.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.5 lb/hp
Audi RS6
7.94 lb/hp
15.5 lb/hp
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi RS6
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Audi RS6
17 mpg
41 mpg
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
12 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
358 mi
Range
857 mi
Audi RS6
358 mi
857 mi
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Environmental Impact
263.3 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).
119.3 kWh
Audi RS6
263.3 kWh
119.3 kWh
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
533 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi RS6
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
15.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.3 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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