Audi A6 vs Mercedes-Benz E300
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2019 Mercedes-Benz E300
Overview
| Spec | Audi A6Premium | Mercedes-Benz E300E 300 Luxury |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Premium | E 300 Luxury |
| Body style | Sedan | Sedan |
| Drivetrain | all wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Fuel type | premium unleaded (required) | premium unleaded (required) |
| Transmission | 7-speed automated manual | 9-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2027 | 2019 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Audi A6Premium | Mercedes-Benz E300E 300 Luxury |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $64,900 | $53,500 (best) |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Audi A6Premium | Mercedes-Benz E300E 300 Luxury |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | — | 25 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | — | 21 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | — | 30 MPG (best) |
| Fuel tank | 14.8 gal | 17.4 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | Audi A6Premium | Mercedes-Benz E300E 300 Luxury |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 362 hp (best) | 241 hp |
| Torque | 406 lb-ft (best) | 273 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 3 L (best) | 2 L |
| Cylinders | V6 | I4 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Audi A6Premium | Mercedes-Benz E300E 300 Luxury |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 13.5 cu ft (best) | 13.1 cu ft |
| Payload | 1,102 lbs (best) | — |
| Curb weight | 4,310 lbs | 3,792 lbs (best) |
| Wheelbase | 115.1 in | 115.7 in (best) |
| Length | 196.8 in (best) | 193.8 in |
| Width | 73.8 in (best) | 72.9 in |
| Height | 57.4 in | 57.8 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Audi A6Premium | Mercedes-Benz E300E 300 Luxury |
|---|---|---|
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported | None reported |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | Audi A6 | Mercedes-Benz E300 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Premium $64,900 MSRP(Currently comparing) | E 300 Luxury $53,500 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | — | E 300 Sport $53,500 MSRP |
| 3 | — | E 300 AMG Line $54,150 MSRP |
| 4 | — | E 300 Luxury 4MATIC $56,000 MSRP |
| 5 | — | E 300 Sport 4MATIC $56,000 MSRP |
| 6 | — | E 300 AMG Line 4MATIC $56,650 MSRP |
Audi A6 vs Mercedes-Benz E300 FAQ
- Which is better: 2027 Audi A6 or 2019 Mercedes-Benz E300?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2027 Audi A6 vs 2019 Mercedes-Benz E300 on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
- Which costs less: 2027 Audi A6 or 2019 Mercedes-Benz E300?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2019 Mercedes-Benz E300 starts lower at $53,500.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2027 Audi A6 or 2019 Mercedes-Benz E300?
- The 2019 Mercedes-Benz E300 leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (53,500).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2027 Audi A6 or 2019 Mercedes-Benz E300?
- The 2019 Mercedes-Benz E300 leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (25).
- Which has better horsepower: 2027 Audi A6 or 2019 Mercedes-Benz E300?
- The 2027 Audi A6 leads on horsepower in this comparison (362).