The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 300 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 14) vs. Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition quattro tiptronic (14 - 18)
€ 51,500
€ 69,000
€ 51,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 69,000
ⓘ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. The Mercedes E 300 is 2.1 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition.
Mercedes E 300
Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition
58
73
81.5
57.3
73.8
82.1
73 in
Width
73.8 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
58 in
Height
57.3 in
113.1
192.1
114.6
194.2
192.1 in
Length
194.2 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
114.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes E 300
Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition
3814 lb
Curb Weight
4277 lb
5016 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5456 lb
Weight Difference:
463 lb
10.83 %
General
Mercedes E 300
Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition
W212
Generation
C7 (4G)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes E 300
Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
M 276.952
Engine Code
CVUB
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
249 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
322 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes E 300
249 hp
322 hp
Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition
251 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
479 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Mercedes E 300
251 lb‑ft
479 lb‑ft
Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition
Performance
Mercedes E 300
Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 300
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition
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15.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.28 lb/hp
Mercedes E 300
15.32 lb/hp
13.28 lb/hp
Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes E 300
Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Mercedes E 300
35 mpg
38 mpg
Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition
25 mpg
city
31 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
539 mi
Range
731 mi
Mercedes E 300
539 mi
731 mi
Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
127.6 kWh
Mercedes E 300
128.7 kWh
127.6 kWh
Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes E 300
Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
15.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
