The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (11 - 12) vs. Mercedes E 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
€ 51,600
€ 71,400
€ 51,600
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 a little. The Audi A6 3.0 TFSI is 1.9 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the Mercedes E 500.
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes E 500
57.3
73.8
82.1
57.9
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
114.6
193.5
113.1
191.7
193.5 in
Length
191.7 in
114.6 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes E 500
4001 lb
Curb Weight
4145 lb
5181 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5346 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
3.45 %
General
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes E 500
C7 (4G)
Generation
W212
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 TFSI
Mercedes E 500
V6 gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 273
CGWB
Engine Code
M 273.970
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
296 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
296 hp
383 hp
Mercedes E 500
325 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Max. Torque
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
325 lb‑ft
391 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 500
Performance
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes E 500
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 500
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13.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.82 lb/hp
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
13.52 lb/hp
10.82 lb/hp
Mercedes E 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes E 500
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
29 mpg
21 mpg
Mercedes E 500
22 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
29 mpg
19.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
569 mi
Range
452 mi
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
569 mi
452 mi
Mercedes E 500
Environmental Impact
155.3 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).
208.4 kWh
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
155.3 kWh
208.4 kWh
Mercedes E 500
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
415 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
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
