The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI multitronic (08 - 11) vs. Mercedes E 400 Station Wagon 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 14)
€ 41,000

€ 62,600

€ 41,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 62,600
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI is 0.9 inches longer and 0.4 inches lower.
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
Mercedes E 400 Station Wagon
57.6
73
79.9
58
73
81.5
73 in
Width
73 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
57.6 in
Height
58 in
111.9
194
113.1
193.1
194 in
Length
193.1 in
111.9 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
Mercedes E 400 Station Wagon
3770 lb
Curb Weight
4266 lb
5016 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5501 lb

Weight Difference:
496 lb
11.63 %

General
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
Mercedes E 400 Station Wagon
C6 (4F)
Generation
S212
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
Mercedes E 400 Station Wagon
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
CAGB
Engine Code
M 276.820

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
134 hp
328 hp
Mercedes E 400 Station Wagon
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 400 Station Wagon
Performance
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
Mercedes E 400 Station Wagon
124 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 400 Station Wagon
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28.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.01 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
28.13 lb/hp
13.01 lb/hp
Mercedes E 400 Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
Mercedes E 400 Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
40 mpg
28 mpg
Mercedes E 400 Station Wagon
31 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
737 mi
Range
431 mi
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
737 mi
431 mi
Mercedes E 400 Station Wagon
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).
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).
161.1 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
121.3 kWh
161.1 kWh
Mercedes E 400 Station Wagon
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
317 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
Mercedes E 400 Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1235 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.7 cu ft











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