The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 2.7 TDI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10) vs. Mercedes E 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15)

€ 46,400
Audi A6 2.7 TDI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10) Audi A6 2.7 TDI
€ 73,900
 Mercedes E 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15) Mercedes E 500
€ 46,400
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 2.7 TDI is 1.9 inches longer and 0.6 inches lower.
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
Mercedes E 500
57.4
Blueprint Audi A6 2.7 TDI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10)
73
79.9
58
Blueprint Mercedes E 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15)
73
81.5
73 in
Width
73 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
57.4 in
Height
58 in
Blueprint Audi A6 2.7 TDI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10)
111.9
194
Blueprint Mercedes E 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15)
113.1
192.1
194 in
Length
192.1 in
111.9 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A6 2.7 TDI
Mercedes E 500
4034 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
5170 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5445 lb
Audi A6 2.7 TDI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
276 lb
6.4 %
Mercedes E 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15)

General

Audi A6 2.7 TDI
Mercedes E 500
C6 (4F)
Generation
W212
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A6 2.7 TDI
Mercedes E 500
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
332 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
332 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 500

Performance

Audi A6 2.7 TDI
Mercedes E 500
143 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 2.7 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 500

▶ REPLAY
21.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.72 lb/hp
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
21.57 lb/hp
10.72 lb/hp
Mercedes E 500

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A6 2.7 TDI
Mercedes E 500
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
33 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes E 500
25 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
31 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
700 mi
Range
529 mi
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
700 mi
529 mi
Mercedes E 500
Environmental Impact
146.1 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).
178.2 kWh
Audi A6 2.7 TDI
146.1 kWh
178.2 kWh
Mercedes E 500
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A6 2.7 TDI
Mercedes E 500
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
15.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data