The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 2.8 FSI multitronic (08 - 10) vs. Mercedes E 400 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
€ 43,000

€ 63,000

€ 43,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 63,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Audi A6 2.8 FSI is just 0.2 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the Mercedes E 400.
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
Mercedes E 400
57.4
73
79.9
57.8
72.9
81.3
73 in
Width
72.9 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.3 in
57.4 in
Height
57.8 in
111.9
194
115.7
193.8
194 in
Length
193.8 in
111.9 in
Wheelbase
115.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
Mercedes E 400
3560 lb
Curb Weight
4012 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5423 lb

Weight Difference:
452 lb
11.27 %

General
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
Mercedes E 400
C6 (4F)
Generation
W213
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
9-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
CCEA
Engine Code
M 276.853

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.8 L / 137 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
217 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
217 hp
328 hp
Mercedes E 400
207 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
207 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 400
Performance
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
Mercedes E 400
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes E 400
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16.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.23 lb/hp
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
16.41 lb/hp
12.23 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
22 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
518 mi
Range
539 mi
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
518 mi
539 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).
144 kWh
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
159.2 kWh
144 kWh
Mercedes E 400
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
315 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 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
1411 lb
15.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.3 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data