The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (11 - 14) vs. Mercedes E 400 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15)
€ 52,500
![Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (11 - 14)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/Audi_A6_C7.png)
€ 59,000
![Mercedes E 400 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15)](graphbase/cars/cars_big/Mercedes_E_W212-13.webp)
€ 52,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 59,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Audi A6 3.0 TDI is 3.6 cm longer, 2 cm wider and 1.9 cm lower than the Mercedes E 400.
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Mercedes E 400
1455
1874
2086
1474
1854
2071
1874 mm
Width
1854 mm
2086 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2071 mm
1455 mm
Height
1474 mm
2912
4915
2874
4879
4915 mm
Length
4879 mm
2912 mm
Wheelbase
2874 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Mercedes E 400
1795 kg
Kerb Weight
1845 kg
2330 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2410 kg
![Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (11 - 14)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/Audi_A6_C7.png)
Weight Difference:
50 kg
2.71 %
![Mercedes E 400 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/Mercedes_E_W212-13.png)
General
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Mercedes E 400
C7 (4G)
Generation
W212
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
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Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
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7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Mercedes E 400
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
CDUC, CDUD
Engine Code
M 276.820
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4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2967 CC
Engine Capacity
2996 CC
242 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
328 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
242 bhp
328 bhp
Mercedes E 400
580 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
480 NM
at 1400 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
580 NM
480 NM
Mercedes E 400
Performance
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Mercedes E 400
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
85 m
0.000 sec
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Audi A6 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
74 m
0.000 sec
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Mercedes E 400
▶ REPLAY
7.42 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.63 kg/bhp
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
7.42 kg/bhp
5.63 kg/bhp
Mercedes E 400
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Mercedes E 400
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
48 mpg
35 mpg
Mercedes E 400
39 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
motorway
44 mpg
75 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
59 L
790 mi
Range
452 mi
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
790 mi
452 mi
Mercedes E 400
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).
153.5 kWh
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
121.3 kWh
153.5 kWh
Mercedes E 400
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
156 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
189 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Mercedes E 400
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
535 kg
Maximum Payload
565 kg
530 L
Boot Capacity
540 L
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No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data