The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 2.0 TDI multitronic (11 - 14) vs. Mercedes E 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15)
€ 41,900
€ 71,200
€ 41,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 71,200
ⓘ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. The Audi A6 2.0 TDI is 1.4 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the Mercedes E 500.
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
Mercedes E 500
57.3
73.8
82.1
58
73
81.5
73.8 in
Width
73 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
57.3 in
Height
58 in
114.6
193.5
113.1
192.1
193.5 in
Length
192.1 in
114.6 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
Mercedes E 500
3660 lb
Curb Weight
4200 lb
4773 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5379 lb
Weight Difference:
540 lb
12.86 %
General
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
Mercedes E 500
C7 (4G)
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
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
CMGB, CGLC
Engine Code
M 278.922
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
175 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
402 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
175 hp
402 hp
Mercedes E 500
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
280 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 500
Performance
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
Mercedes E 500
138 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 500
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20.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.45 lb/hp
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
20.91 lb/hp
10.45 lb/hp
Mercedes E 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
Mercedes E 500
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
47 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes E 500
39 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
33 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
808 mi
Range
559 mi
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
808 mi
559 mi
Mercedes E 500
Environmental Impact
102.8 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
102.8 kWh
168.7 kWh
Mercedes E 500
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
333 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
1179 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
