The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 2.8 FSI multitronic (08 - 10) vs. Mercedes E 400 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15)
€ 40,200

€ 56,300

€ 40,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 56,300
ⓘ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 2.8 FSI is 1.9 inches longer and 0.6 inches lower.
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
Mercedes E 400
57.4
73
79.9
58
73
81.5
73 in
Width
73 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
57.4 in
Height
58 in
111.9
194
113.1
192.1
194 in
Length
192.1 in
111.9 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
Mercedes E 400
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3935 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5181 lb

Weight Difference:
375 lb
9.53 %

General
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
Mercedes E 400
C6 (4F)
Generation
W212
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
Mercedes E 400
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
CCDA
Engine Code
M 276.820

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.8 L / 137 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
187 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
187 hp
328 hp
Mercedes E 400
207 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
207 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 400
Performance
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
Mercedes E 400
145 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes E 400
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19.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12 lb/hp
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
19.04 lb/hp
12 lb/hp
Mercedes E 400
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
Mercedes E 400
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
28 mpg
31 mpg
Mercedes E 400
20 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
518 mi
Range
489 mi
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
518 mi
489 mi
Mercedes E 400
Environmental Impact
159.2 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).
142.1 kWh
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
159.2 kWh
142.1 kWh
Mercedes E 400
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
Mercedes E 400
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
15.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.3 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data