The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI multitronic (08 - 11) vs. Mercedes E 400 Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16)
€ 42,200

€ 60,100

€ 42,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 60,100
ⓘ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
3825 lb
Curb Weight
4156 lb
5049 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5423 lb

Weight Difference:
331 lb
7.96 %

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
Rear-wheel drive

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
CAHA
Engine Code
M 276.850

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
168 hp
328 hp
Mercedes E 400 Station Wagon
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 400 Station Wagon
Performance
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
Mercedes E 400 Station Wagon
133 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 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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22.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.67 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
22.77 lb/hp
12.67 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
32 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
40 mpg
32 mpg
Mercedes E 400 Station Wagon
32 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
737 mi
Range
502 mi
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
737 mi
502 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).
138.2 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
121.3 kWh
138.2 kWh
Mercedes E 400 Station Wagon
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 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