The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 2.7 TDI multitronic (08 - 10) vs. Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)

€ 43,800
Audi A6 2.7 TDI multitronic (08 - 10) Audi A6 2.7 TDI
€ 71,000
 Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 43,800
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 2.7 TDI is 2.3 inches longer and 0.5 inches lower.
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
57.4
Blueprint Audi A6 2.7 TDI multitronic (08 - 10)
73
79.9
57.9
Blueprint Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
73
81.5
73 in
Width
73 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
57.4 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint Audi A6 2.7 TDI multitronic (08 - 10)
111.9
194
Blueprint Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
113.1
191.7
194 in
Length
191.7 in
111.9 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A6 2.7 TDI
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
3825 lb
Curb Weight
4277 lb
4938 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5478 lb
Audi A6 2.7 TDI multitronic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
452 lb
10.57 %
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)

General

Audi A6 2.7 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 2.7 TDI
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
CANA, CANC
Engine Code
M 278.922
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
2.7 L / 132 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
402 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
187 hp
402 hp
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
295 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY

Performance

Audi A6 2.7 TDI
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
141 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 2.7 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

236 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY

▶ REPLAY
20.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.64 lb/hp
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
20.45 lb/hp
10.64 lb/hp
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A6 2.7 TDI
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
37 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
29 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
680 mi
Range
559 mi
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
680 mi
559 mi
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Environmental Impact
131.6 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).
168.7 kWh
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
131.6 kWh
168.7 kWh
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
336 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A6 2.7 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
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data