The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI multitronic (11 - 14) vs. Mercedes E 400 Station Wagon 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
€ 44,200

€ 65,800

€ 44,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 65,800
ⓘ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. The Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI is just 0.3 inches shorter, 0.9 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the Mercedes E 400 Station Wagon.
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
Mercedes E 400 Station Wagon
57.5
73.8
82.1
58.1
72.9
81.3
73.8 in
Width
72.9 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.3 in
57.5 in
Height
58.1 in
114.6
193.9
115.7
194.2
193.9 in
Length
194.2 in
114.6 in
Wheelbase
115.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
Mercedes E 400 Station Wagon
3847 lb
Curb Weight
4211 lb
5071 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5688 lb

Weight Difference:
364 lb
8.64 %

General
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
Mercedes E 400 Station Wagon
C7 (4G)
Generation
S213
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
9-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
CMGB, CGLC
Engine Code
M 276.853

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
175 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
175 hp
328 hp
Mercedes E 400 Station Wagon
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
280 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 400 Station Wagon
Performance
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
Mercedes E 400 Station Wagon
138 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 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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21.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.84 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
21.98 lb/hp
12.84 lb/hp
Mercedes E 400 Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
Mercedes E 400 Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
46 mpg
29 mpg
Mercedes E 400 Station Wagon
39 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
36 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
792 mi
Range
500 mi
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
792 mi
500 mi
Mercedes E 400 Station Wagon
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
155.3 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
155.3 kWh
Mercedes E 400 Station Wagon
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
299 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
1477 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.1 cu ft











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