The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 2.0 TDI multitronic (08 - 10) vs. Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
€ 39,900
€ 71,000
€ 39,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 71,000
ⓘ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 2.3 inches longer and 0.5 inches lower.
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
57.4
73
79.9
57.9
73
81.5
73 in
Width
73 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
57.4 in
Height
57.9 in
111.9
194
113.1
191.7
194 in
Length
191.7 in
111.9 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
3671 lb
Curb Weight
4277 lb
4784 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5478 lb
Weight Difference:
606 lb
14.17 %
General
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
C6 (4F)
Generation
W212
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
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 BlueEFFICIENCY
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 BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
135 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
21.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.64 lb/hp
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
21.85 lb/hp
10.64 lb/hp
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
41 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
32 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
750 mi
Range
559 mi
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
750 mi
559 mi
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Environmental Impact
119.3 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).
168.7 kWh
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
119.3 kWh
168.7 kWh
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
336 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
15.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.3 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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