The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (14 - 16) vs. Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)

€ 55,500
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (14 - 16) Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
€ 73,800
 Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 55,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 73,800

ⓘ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 TFSI is 2.6 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY.
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
57.3
Blueprint Audi A6 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (14 - 16)
73.8
82.1
57.9
Blueprint Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
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 TFSI quattro S tronic (14 - 16)
114.6
194.2
Blueprint Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
113.1
191.7
194.2 in
Length
191.7 in
114.6 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
4023 lb
Curb Weight
4376 lb
5203 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5534 lb
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
353 lb
8.07 %
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)

General

Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
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 BlueEFFICIENCY
V6 gasoline engine with com­pres­sor
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
CREC
Engine Code
M 278.922
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
328 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
402 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
328 hp
402 hp
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
325 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
325 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY

Performance

Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 3.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

236 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY

▶ REPLAY
12.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.89 lb/hp
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
12.27 lb/hp
10.89 lb/hp
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
32 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
24 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
33 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
19.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
630 mi
Range
529 mi
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
630 mi
529 mi
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
178.2 kWh
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
140.2 kWh
178.2 kWh
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data