The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI multitronic (08 - 11) vs. Mercedes E 43 AMG Station Wagon 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
€ 41,000

€ 78,200

€ 41,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 78,200
ⓘ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 Avant 2.0 TDI is 1.7 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the Mercedes E 43 AMG Station Wagon.
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
Mercedes E 43 AMG Station Wagon
57.6
73
79.9
57.5
73.2
81.3
73 in
Width
73.2 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.3 in
57.6 in
Height
57.5 in
111.9
194
115.7
195.7
194 in
Length
195.7 in
111.9 in
Wheelbase
115.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
Mercedes E 43 AMG Station Wagon
3770 lb
Curb Weight
4255 lb
5016 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5523 lb

Weight Difference:
485 lb
11.4 %

General
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
Mercedes E 43 AMG Station Wagon
C6 (4F)
Generation
S213
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
Mercedes E 43 AMG 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 276.823

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
396 hp
at 6100 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
134 hp
396 hp
Mercedes E 43 AMG Station Wagon
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
384 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
384 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 43 AMG Station Wagon
Performance
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
Mercedes E 43 AMG Station Wagon
124 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes E 43 AMG Station Wagon
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28.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.74 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
28.13 lb/hp
10.74 lb/hp
Mercedes E 43 AMG Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
Mercedes E 43 AMG Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
40 mpg
27 mpg
Mercedes E 43 AMG Station Wagon
31 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
33 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
737 mi
Range
477 mi
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
737 mi
477 mi
Mercedes E 43 AMG 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).
162.9 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
121.3 kWh
162.9 kWh
Mercedes E 43 AMG 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 43 AMG Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.1 cu ft











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