The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (09 - 13) vs. Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 11)
€ 53,100
€ 52,100
€ 53,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same width, but the Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon is 1.3 inches shorter and 1.9 inches taller.
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
59.5
73
81.5
57.6
73
79.9
73 in
Width
73 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
59.5 in
Height
57.6 in
113.1
192.7
111.9
194
192.7 in
Length
194 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
111.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
4244 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
5512 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5335 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
4.15 %
General
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
S212
Generation
C6 (4F)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with compressor
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.852
Engine Code
CAJA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
228 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
286 hp
at 4850 rpm
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
228 hp
286 hp
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
310 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
398 lb‑ft
310 lb‑ft
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
Performance
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
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18.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.22 lb/hp
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
18.61 lb/hp
14.22 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
34 mpg
25 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
26 mpg
city
18 mpg
40 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
524 mi
Range
523 mi
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
524 mi
523 mi
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
Environmental Impact
144 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).
179.9 kWh
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
144 kWh
179.9 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
359 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
19.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
55.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47 cu ft
