The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 2.8 FSI (11 - 14) vs. Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
€ 41,100

€ 73,800

€ 41,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 73,800
ⓘ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 2.8 FSI is 1.9 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY.
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
57.3
73.8
82.1
57.9
73
81.5
73.8 in
Width
73 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
57.3 in
Height
57.9 in
114.6
193.5
113.1
191.7
193.5 in
Length
191.7 in
114.6 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
3627 lb
Curb Weight
4376 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5534 lb

Weight Difference:
750 lb
17.14 %

General
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
C7 (4G)
Generation
W212
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 2.8 FSI
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
CHVA
Engine Code
M 278.922

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
2.8 L / 137 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
201 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
402 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
201 hp
402 hp
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
207 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
207 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
150 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 2.8 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
18.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.89 lb/hp
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
18.04 lb/hp
10.89 lb/hp
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
31 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
22 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
33 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
524 mi
Range
529 mi
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
524 mi
529 mi
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
178.2 kWh
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
145.8 kWh
178.2 kWh
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.3 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data