The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (11 - 14) vs. Mercedes E 43 AMG 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)

€ 52,500
Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (11 - 14) Audi A6 3.0 TDI
€ 75,400
 Mercedes E 43 AMG 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18) Mercedes E 43 AMG
€ 52,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 75,400

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

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Audi A6 3.0 TDI is just 1.1 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 0.3 inches taller than the Mercedes E 43 AMG.
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Mercedes E 43 AMG
57.3
Blueprint Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (11 - 14)
73.8
82.1
57
Blueprint Mercedes E 43 AMG 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
73.2
81.3
73.8 in
Width
73.2 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.3 in
57.3 in
Height
57 in
Blueprint Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (11 - 14)
114.6
193.5
Blueprint Mercedes E 43 AMG 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
115.7
194.6
193.5 in
Length
194.6 in
114.6 in
Wheelbase
115.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Mercedes E 43 AMG
3957 lb
Curb Weight
4057 lb
5137 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5324 lb
Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.44 %
Mercedes E 43 AMG 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)

General

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Mercedes E 43 AMG
C7 (4G)
Generation
W213
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Mercedes E 43 AMG
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
CDUC, CDUD
Engine Code
M 276.823
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
396 hp
at 6100 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
242 hp
396 hp
Mercedes E 43 AMG
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
384 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
428 lb‑ft
384 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 43 AMG

Performance

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Mercedes E 43 AMG
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 43 AMG

▶ REPLAY
16.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.24 lb/hp
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
16.35 lb/hp
10.24 lb/hp
Mercedes E 43 AMG

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Mercedes E 43 AMG
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
40 mpg
29 mpg
Mercedes E 43 AMG
33 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
19.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
790 mi
Range
500 mi
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
790 mi
500 mi
Mercedes E 43 AMG
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).
155.3 kWh
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
121.3 kWh
155.3 kWh
Mercedes E 43 AMG
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
301 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Mercedes E 43 AMG
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data