The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI (08 - 11) vs. Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
€ 37,800

€ 73,600

€ 37,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 73,600
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI is 1.3 inches longer and 1.9 inches lower.
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
57.6
73
79.9
59.5
73
81.5
73 in
Width
73 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
57.6 in
Height
59.5 in
111.9
194
113.1
192.7
194 in
Length
192.7 in
111.9 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
3671 lb
Curb Weight
4475 lb
4894 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5754 lb

Weight Difference:
805 lb
17.99 %

General
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
C6 (4F)
Generation
S212
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
BPJ
Engine Code
M 278.922

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
168 hp
at 4300 rpm
Power
402 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
168 hp
402 hp
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
207 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Performance
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
139 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
▶ REPLAY
21.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.13 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
21.85 lb/hp
11.13 lb/hp
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
31 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
23 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
33 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
580 mi
Range
534 mi
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
580 mi
534 mi
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
176.2 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
142.1 kWh
176.2 kWh
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TFSI
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.7 cu ft











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