The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 300 Station Wagon 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 14) vs. Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10)
€ 57,400

€ 69,700

€ 57,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 69,700
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the Mercedes E 300 Station Wagon is 0.9 inches shorter and 0.4 inches taller.
Mercedes E 300 Station Wagon
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
58
73
81.5
57.6
73
79.9
73 in
Width
73 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
58 in
Height
57.6 in
113.1
193.1
111.9
194
193.1 in
Length
194 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
111.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes E 300 Station Wagon
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
4244 lb
Curb Weight
4200 lb
5556 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5423 lb

Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.04 %

General
Mercedes E 300 Station Wagon
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
S212
Generation
C6 (4F)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes E 300 Station Wagon
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
M 276.952
Engine Code
BVJ

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
249 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 6800 rpm
Mercedes E 300 Station Wagon
249 hp
345 hp
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
251 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes E 300 Station Wagon
251 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
Performance
Mercedes E 300 Station Wagon
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
151 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 300 Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
▶ REPLAY
17.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.17 lb/hp
Mercedes E 300 Station Wagon
17.04 lb/hp
12.17 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes E 300 Station Wagon
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Mercedes E 300 Station Wagon
30 mpg
23 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
23 mpg
city
16 mpg
37 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
470 mi
Range
487 mi
Mercedes E 300 Station Wagon
470 mi
487 mi
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
Environmental Impact
147.7 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).
193.3 kWh
Mercedes E 300 Station Wagon
147.7 kWh
193.3 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes E 300 Station Wagon
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1312 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
19.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft











55.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47 cu ft