Comparison Audi A6 Avant (4B,C5, facelift 2001) 2.7 T V6 (250 Hp) quattro & Mercedes-Benz S-class Long (W221) S 450 4Matic (340 Hp) & BMW 3 Series Touring (E91, facelift 2009) 325i (218 Hp)
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| Brand: | Audi | Mercedes-Benz | BMW |
| Model: | A6 | S-class | 3 Series |
| Generation: | A6 Avant (4B,C5, facelift 2001) | S-class Long (W221) | 3 Series Touring (E91, facelift 2009) |
| Engine / modification: | 2.7 T V6 (250 Hp) quattro | S 450 4Matic (340 Hp) | 325i (218 Hp) |
| Production start: | 2001 year | 2006 year | 2009 year |
| Production end: | 2004 year | 2013 year | 2012 year |
| Coupe type: | Combi | Sedan | Combi |
| Num. of Doors: | 5 | 4 | 5 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 16.7 l/100 km | 16.9 l/100 km | 9.9 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 8.9 l/100 km | 8.5 l/100 km | 5.8 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 11.7 l/100 km | 11.6 l/100 km | 7.3 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.33 | 0.28 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 70 l | 90 l | 63 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 3 | Euro 5 | |
| CO2 emissions: | 281 g/km | 170 g/km | |
| Power: | 250 hp | 340 hp | 218 hp |
| Max power in: | 5800 rpm. | 6100 rpm. | |
| Maximum speed: | 246 km/h | 250 km/h | 248 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 7 sec | 5.9 sec | 6.9 sec |
| Torque: | 350 Nm @ 1800-4500 rpm. | 270 Nm @ 2400-4200 rpm. | |
| Model Engine: | ARJ, BES | N53B30 | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 2671 cm3 | 4663 cm3 | 2996 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 6.0 l | 6.5 l | |
| Coolant: | 6.0 l | 8.2 l | |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Multi-point injection | Direct injection |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | BiTurbo | ||
| Position of cylinders: | V engine | V engine | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | ||
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 8 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 5 | 4 | |
| Compression ratio: | 9.3 | 12 | |
| Piston Stroke: | 86.4 mm | 88 mm | |
| Cylinder Bore: | 81 mm | 85 mm | |
| Wheel Drive: | All wheel drive (4x4) | All wheel drive (4x4) | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5 | 7 | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 6 | 6 | |
| Length: | 4796 mm | 5076 mm | 4527 mm |
| Width: | 1810 mm | 1871 mm | 1817 mm |
| Width with mirrors folded: | 1989 mm | ||
| Height: | 1477 mm | 1473 mm | 1418 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2759 mm | 3165 mm | 2760 mm |
| Front track: | 1540 mm | 1600 mm | 1506 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1569 mm | 1606 mm | 1535 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 141 mm | ||
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 455 l | 560 l | 460 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1590 l | 560 l | 1385 l |
| Front suspension: | Independent multi-link | Pneumatic elastic element | Independent torsion bar, double wishbone |
| Rear suspension: | Semi-independent, spring | Pneumatic elastic element | Multi-link independent |
| Max weight: | 2270 kg | 2850 kg | 2050 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Kerb Weight: | 1720 kg | 2100 kg | 1510 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Electric Steering | |
| Max. roof load: | 100 kg | 75 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%): | 2100 kg | ||
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.68 m | 11.0 m | |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1900 kg | 1600 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg | 745 kg | |
| Permitted towbar download: | 85 kg | 75 kg | |
| Tire size: | 215/55 R16 | 235/55 R17 | 205/55 R16 91W |
| Wheel rims size: | 7J x 16 | 7J x 16 |