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AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) 3.0 TDI V6vsMercedes-Benz R-class (W251) · Facelift 2010 R 350 V6

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7)

3.0 TDI V6

245 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2011-2014
VS

Mercedes-Benz R-class (W251) · Facelift 2010

R 350 V6

272 hp3498 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate2010-2012

Comparison overview

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AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) 3.0 TDI V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    243 km/h
    151 mph
  • Highest torque
    580 Nm
    428 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,790 kg
    3,946 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    137 hp/t
    102 kW/t
    7.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.2 L/100 km
    32.7 mpg US
    39.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.2 L/100 km
    45.2 mpg US
    54.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    156 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,271 km
    790 mi
  • Largest trunk
    565 L
  • Best overall score
    71/100
  • Best performance score
    63/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)3.0 TDI V6Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 V6
Power
245hp183kW
272hp203kW
Torque
580Nm428lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,790kg3,946lb
2,105kg4,641lb
Gross weight
2,420kg5,335lb
2,840kg6,261lb
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
To 99% top speed
62.8s99% target: 241 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
90.8s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.3s
8.3s
0-200 km/h
22.2s
Calculated
35.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.0s
Calculated
7.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
16.1L/100 km14.6mpg US17.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.3s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
137hp/t102kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
129hp/t96kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
324Nm/t217lb-ft/ton
Calculated
166Nm/t111lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,271km790mi
Calculated
672km418mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,967cc181cu in
3,498cc213cu in
Length
4,926mm194in
4,922mm194in
Width
1,874mm74in
1,922mm76in
Height
1,468mm58in
1,674mm66in
Wheelbase
2,912mm115in
2,980mm117in
Front track
1,627mm64in
1,661mm65in
Rear track
1,618mm64in
1,651mm65in
Ground clearance
117mm5in
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Trunk volume
565L
550L
Max trunk volume
1,680L
1,950L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
75L
80L
CO2 emissions
156g/km
279g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) 3.0 TDI V6Mercedes-Benz R-class (W251) Facelift 2010 R 350 V6PowerTorque
  • AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) 3.0 TDI V6: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz R-class (W251) Facelift 2010 R 350 V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)3.0 TDI V64,000-4,500 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 V66,000 rpm2,400-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)3.0 TDI V6Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.0 s
7.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.3 s
8.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.2 s
35.7 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.1 s
13.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.3 s
16.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
166 km/h
103 mph
146 km/h
91 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)3.0 TDI V6
245 hp
183 kW
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 V6
272 hp
203 kW

Mercedes-Benz R-class (W251) Facelift 2010 R 350 V6 has 27 hp more than AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) 3.0 TDI V6.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) 3.0 TDI V6 and Mercedes-Benz R-class (W251) Facelift 2010 R 350 V6: 27 hp (20 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)3.0 TDI V6
580 Nm
428 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 V6
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)3.0 TDI V6
1,790 kg
3,946 lb
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 V6
2,105 kg
4,641 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)3.0 TDI V6
243 km/h
151 mph
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 V6
230 km/h
143 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)3.0 TDI V66.3 s
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 V68.3 s

Although Mercedes-Benz R-class (W251) Facelift 2010 R 350 V6 has more power, AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) 3.0 TDI V6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) 3.0 TDI V6 and Mercedes-Benz R-class (W251) Facelift 2010 R 350 V6: 2.0 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)3.0 TDI V6
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 V6
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) 3.0 TDI V6 and Mercedes-Benz R-class (W251) Facelift 2010 R 350 V6: 6.0 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)3.0 TDI V6
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 V6
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)3.0 TDI V6
1,271 km
790 mi
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 V6
672 km
418 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)3.0 TDI V6
245 hp
183 kW
6.3 s
243 km/h
151 mph
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 V6
272 hp
203 kW
8.3 s
230 km/h
143 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)3.0 TDI V6
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Length
4,926 mm
193.9 in
Height
1,468 mm
57.8 in
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 V6
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,922 mm
193.8 in
Height
1,674 mm
65.9 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)3.0 TDI V6
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 V6
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK

AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) 3.0 TDI V6 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)3.0 TDI V6
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
6.3 s
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 V6
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
8.3 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)3.0 TDI V6
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 V6
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)3.0 TDI V6Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 V6
Power
245 hp
183 kW
272 hp
203 kW
Torque
580 Nm
428 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.3 s
8.3 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Lightness
1,790 kg
3,946 lb
2,105 kg
4,641 lb
Fuel consumption
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Length
4,926 mm
193.9 in
Height
1,468 mm
57.8 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,922 mm
193.8 in
Height
1,674 mm
65.9 in
Range score
1,271 km
790 mi
672 km
418 mi
CO2 score
156 g/km
279 g/km
Trunk score
565 L
20.0 cu ft
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) 3.0 TDI V6Mercedes-Benz R-class (W251) Facelift 2010 R 350 V6
Consumption5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK11.9 L/100 km19.8 mpg US23.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.33 LC100 km20.83 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.62 LC100 mi33.51 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used885 L234 US gal195 UK gal1,785 L472 US gal393 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,549 LC/year3,124 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) 3.0 TDI V6

  • Has 230 Nm more
  • Is 315 kg lighter
  • Is 2.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 13 km/h (8 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 6.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 8 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 599 km (372 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 15 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 123 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power

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