The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition quattro tiptronic (14 - 18) vs. Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)

€ 69,000
Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition quattro tiptronic (14 - 18) Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition
€ 71,000
 Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 69,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 71,000

ⓘ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 BlueEFFICIENCY.
Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
57.3
Blueprint Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition quattro tiptronic (14 - 18)
73.8
82.1
57.9
Blueprint Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
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 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
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 BlueEFFICIENCY
4277 lb
Curb Weight
4277 lb
5456 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5478 lb
Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition quattro tiptronic (14 - 18)
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)

General

Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition
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
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
V6 diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
CVUB
Engine Code
M 278.922
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
322 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
402 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition
322 hp
402 hp
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
479 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition
479 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY

Performance

Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
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 BlueEFFICIENCY

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition
38 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
31 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
731 mi
Range
559 mi
Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition
731 mi
559 mi
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
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).
168.7 kWh
Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition
127.6 kWh
168.7 kWh
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
336 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
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