The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI quattro (08 - 11) vs. Mercedes E 400 Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 14)
€ 53,300

€ 59,500

€ 53,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 59,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the Mercedes E 400 Station Wagon.
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
Mercedes E 400 Station Wagon
59.3
73.3
79.9
58
73
81.5
73.3 in
Width
73 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
59.3 in
Height
58 in
111.5
194.3
113.1
193.1
194.3 in
Length
193.1 in
111.5 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
Mercedes E 400 Station Wagon
4277 lb
Curb Weight
4156 lb
5501 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5423 lb

Weight Difference:
121 lb
2.83 %

General
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
Mercedes E 400 Station Wagon
C6 (4F)
Generation
S212
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
Mercedes E 400 Station Wagon
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
CDYA, CDYC
Engine Code
M 276.820

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
237 hp
328 hp
Mercedes E 400 Station Wagon
369 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
369 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 400 Station Wagon
Performance
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
Mercedes E 400 Station Wagon
145 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 400 Station Wagon
▶ REPLAY
18.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.67 lb/hp
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
18.05 lb/hp
12.67 lb/hp
Mercedes E 400 Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
Mercedes E 400 Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
33 mpg
30 mpg
Mercedes E 400 Station Wagon
25 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
690 mi
Range
464 mi
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
690 mi
464 mi
Mercedes E 400 Station Wagon
Environmental Impact
148.1 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).
149.7 kWh
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
148.1 kWh
149.7 kWh
Mercedes E 400 Station Wagon
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI
Mercedes E 400 Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.7 cu ft











47 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
55.2 cu ft