The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen C6 3.0 V6 Automatic (05 - 08) vs. Mercedes E 300 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 14)
€ 44,000

€ 51,500

€ 44,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 51,500
ⓘ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. The Citroen C6 3.0 V6 is just 1.1 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the Mercedes E 300.
Citroen C6 3.0 V6
Mercedes E 300
57.6
73.2
82.1
58
73
81.5
73.2 in
Width
73 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
57.6 in
Height
58 in
114.2
193.2
113.1
192.1
193.2 in
Length
192.1 in
114.2 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Citroen C6 3.0 V6
Mercedes E 300
4169 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
5007 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5016 lb

Weight Difference:
355 lb
8.52 %

General
Citroen C6 3.0 V6
Mercedes E 300
T
Generation
W212
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Citroen C6 3.0 V6
Mercedes E 300
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Code
M 276.952

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.9 L / 142 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
208 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
249 hp
at 6500 rpm
Citroen C6 3.0 V6
208 hp
249 hp
Mercedes E 300
214 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Citroen C6 3.0 V6
214 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 300
Performance
Citroen C6 3.0 V6
Mercedes E 300
143 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec

Citroen C6 3.0 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 300
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20.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.32 lb/hp
Citroen C6 3.0 V6
20.04 lb/hp
15.32 lb/hp
Mercedes E 300
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen C6 3.0 V6
Mercedes E 300
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Citroen C6 3.0 V6
21 mpg
35 mpg
Mercedes E 300
14 mpg
city
25 mpg
29 mpg
highway
44 mpg
19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
400 mi
Range
539 mi
Citroen C6 3.0 V6
400 mi
539 mi
Mercedes E 300
Environmental Impact
212.1 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).
128.7 kWh
Citroen C6 3.0 V6
212.1 kWh
128.7 kWh
Mercedes E 300
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
428 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen C6 3.0 V6
Mercedes E 300
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
838 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.3 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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