The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro (08 - 10) vs. Mercedes E 400 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15)
€ 47,800
€ 56,300
€ 47,800
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 3.0 TDI is 1.9 inches longer and 0.6 inches lower.
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
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 3.0 TDI
Mercedes E 400
4045 lb
Curb Weight
3935 lb
5159 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5181 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.72 %
General
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Mercedes E 400
C6 (4F)
Generation
W212
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Mercedes E 400
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
CDYA, CDYC
Engine Code
M 276.820
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
237 hp
328 hp
Mercedes E 400
369 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
369 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 400
Performance
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Mercedes E 400
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 400
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17.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12 lb/hp
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
17.07 lb/hp
12 lb/hp
Mercedes E 400
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Mercedes E 400
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
35 mpg
31 mpg
Mercedes E 400
26 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
742 mi
Range
489 mi
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
742 mi
489 mi
Mercedes E 400
Environmental Impact
137.9 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 3.0 TDI
137.9 kWh
142.1 kWh
Mercedes E 400
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Mercedes E 400
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
15.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
