The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (14 - 18) vs. Mercedes E 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)

€ 55,600
Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (14 - 18) Audi A6 3.0 TDI
€ 71,400
 Mercedes E 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) Mercedes E 500
€ 55,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 71,400

ⓘ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 is 2.6 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the Mercedes E 500.
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Mercedes E 500
57.3
Blueprint Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (14 - 18)
73.8
82.1
57.9
Blueprint Mercedes E 500 4MATIC 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 quattro S tronic (14 - 18)
114.6
194.2
Blueprint Mercedes E 500 4MATIC 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
Mercedes E 500
4068 lb
Curb Weight
4145 lb
5247 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5346 lb
Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (14 - 18)
Weight Difference:
77 lb
1.86 %
Mercedes E 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)

General

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

Engine

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Mercedes E 500
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 273
CRTD
Engine Code
M 273.970
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
268 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
268 hp
383 hp
Mercedes E 500
428 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
428 lb‑ft
391 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 500

Performance

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Mercedes E 500
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

246 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 500

▶ REPLAY
15.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.82 lb/hp
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
15.18 lb/hp
10.82 lb/hp
Mercedes E 500

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Mercedes E 500
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
46 mpg
21 mpg
Mercedes E 500
40 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
29 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
889 mi
Range
452 mi
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
889 mi
452 mi
Mercedes E 500
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
208.4 kWh
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
208.4 kWh
Mercedes E 500
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
415 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A6 3.0 TDI
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