The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition quattro tiptronic (14 - 18) vs. Mercedes E 500 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)

€ 69,000
Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition quattro tiptronic (14 - 18) Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition
€ 68,600
 Mercedes E 500 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) Mercedes E 500
€ 69,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 68,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition is 2.6 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the Mercedes E 500.
Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition
Mercedes E 500
57.3
Blueprint Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition quattro tiptronic (14 - 18)
73.8
82.1
57.9
Blueprint Mercedes E 500 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
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
Blueprint Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition quattro tiptronic (14 - 18)
114.6
194.2
Blueprint Mercedes E 500 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
113.1
191.7
194.2 in
Length
191.7 in
114.6 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition
Mercedes E 500
4277 lb
Curb Weight
4034 lb
5456 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5236 lb
Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition quattro tiptronic (14 - 18)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
5.68 %
Mercedes E 500 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)

General

Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition
Mercedes E 500
C7 (4G)
Generation
W212
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition
Mercedes E 500
V6 diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 273
CVUB
Engine Code
M 273.971
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
322 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition
322 hp
383 hp
Mercedes E 500
479 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition
479 lb‑ft
391 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 500

Performance

Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition
Mercedes E 500
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition

62 mph 62
mph

236 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 500

▶ REPLAY
13.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.53 lb/hp
Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition
13.28 lb/hp
10.53 lb/hp
Mercedes E 500

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition
Mercedes E 500
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition
38 mpg
22 mpg
Mercedes E 500
31 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
31 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
731 mi
Range
460 mi
Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition
731 mi
460 mi
Mercedes E 500
Environmental Impact
127.6 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).
204.5 kWh
Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition
127.6 kWh
204.5 kWh
Mercedes E 500
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
407 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition
Mercedes E 500
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data