The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (09 - 13) vs. Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (11 - 14)
€ 49,900

€ 57,300

€ 49,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 57,300
ⓘ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. The Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY is 1.9 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the Audi A6 3.0 TDI.
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
57.9
73
81.5
57.3
73.8
82.1
73 in
Width
73.8 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
57.9 in
Height
57.3 in
113.1
191.7
114.6
193.5
191.7 in
Length
193.5 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
114.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
4068 lb
Curb Weight
4112 lb
5269 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5291 lb

Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.07 %

General
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
W212
Generation
C7 (4G)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
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 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.852
Engine Code
CGQB

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
228 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
309 hp
at 3900 rpm
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
228 hp
309 hp
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
479 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
398 lb‑ft
479 lb‑ft
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Performance
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
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17.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.31 lb/hp
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
17.84 lb/hp
13.31 lb/hp
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
35 mpg
37 mpg
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
26 mpg
city
30 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
731 mi
Range
641 mi
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
731 mi
641 mi
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
139.9 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).
129.6 kWh
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
139.9 kWh
129.6 kWh
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
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