The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 13) vs. Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI multitronic (08 - 11)
€ 58,600

€ 45,300

€ 58,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,300
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon is 1.3 inches shorter and 1.9 inches taller.
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
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 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
4431 lb
Curb Weight
3693 lb
5699 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5004 lb

Weight Difference:
739 lb
16.68 %

General
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
S212
Generation
C6 (4F)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.858
Engine Code
CCEA

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.8 L / 137 cu in
261 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 5750 rpm
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
261 hp
217 hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
457 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Performance
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
153 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
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16.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.02 lb/hp
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
16.98 lb/hp
17.02 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
33 mpg
28 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
28 mpg
city
20 mpg
37 mpg
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
700 mi
Range
512 mi
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
700 mi
512 mi
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Environmental Impact
146.1 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).
161.1 kWh
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
146.1 kWh
161.1 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
301 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
317 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1312 lb
19.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft











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