The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 2.0 TDI (08 - 10) vs. Mercedes E 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15)
€ 37,700
€ 73,900
€ 37,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 73,900
ⓘ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 Audi A6 2.0 TDI is 1.9 inches longer and 0.6 inches lower.
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
Mercedes E 500
57.4
73
79.9
58
73
81.5
73 in
Width
73 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
57.4 in
Height
58 in
111.9
194
113.1
192.1
194 in
Length
192.1 in
111.9 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
Mercedes E 500
3616 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
4729 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5445 lb
Weight Difference:
694 lb
16.1 %
General
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
Mercedes E 500
C6 (4F)
Generation
W212
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
Mercedes E 500
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
CAHA
Engine Code
M 278.922
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
402 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
168 hp
402 hp
Mercedes E 500
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 500
Performance
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
Mercedes E 500
140 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 500
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21.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.72 lb/hp
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
21.52 lb/hp
10.72 lb/hp
Mercedes E 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
Mercedes E 500
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
41 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes E 500
31 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
31 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
763 mi
Range
529 mi
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
763 mi
529 mi
Mercedes E 500
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
178.2 kWh
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
117.3 kWh
178.2 kWh
Mercedes E 500
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
Mercedes E 500
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
15.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
