The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro S tronic (11 - 14) vs. Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
€ 53,000
€ 73,800
€ 53,000
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 3.0 TDI clean diesel is 1.9 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY.
Audi A6 3.0 TDI clean diesel
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 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
3957 lb
Curb Weight
4376 lb
5137 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5534 lb
Weight Difference:
419 lb
9.57 %
General
Audi A6 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
C7 (4G)
Generation
W212
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A6 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
CDUC, CDUD
Engine Code
M 278.922
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
402 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TDI clean diesel
242 hp
402 hp
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TDI clean diesel
428 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
Audi A6 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 3.0 TDI clean diesel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
16.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.89 lb/hp
Audi A6 3.0 TDI clean diesel
16.35 lb/hp
10.89 lb/hp
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Audi A6 3.0 TDI clean diesel
40 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
32 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
33 mpg
19.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
790 mi
Range
529 mi
Audi A6 3.0 TDI clean diesel
790 mi
529 mi
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Environmental Impact
121.3 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 3.0 TDI clean diesel
121.3 kWh
178.2 kWh
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
