The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI multitronic (08 - 11) vs. Mercedes E 500 Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
€ 46,100

€ 71,300

€ 46,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 71,300
ⓘ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 2.7 TDI is 1.3 inches longer and 1.9 inches lower.
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
Mercedes E 500 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 2.7 TDI
Mercedes E 500 Station Wagon
3990 lb
Curb Weight
4244 lb
5214 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5512 lb

Weight Difference:
254 lb
5.99 %

General
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
Mercedes E 500 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 2.7 TDI
Mercedes E 500 Station Wagon
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 273
CANA, CANC
Engine Code
M 273.971

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
2.7 L / 132 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
187 hp
383 hp
Mercedes E 500 Station Wagon
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
295 lb‑ft
391 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 500 Station Wagon
Performance
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
Mercedes E 500 Station Wagon
139 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 2.7 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 500 Station Wagon
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21.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.08 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
21.34 lb/hp
11.08 lb/hp
Mercedes E 500 Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
Mercedes E 500 Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
36 mpg
21 mpg
Mercedes E 500 Station Wagon
29 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
29 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
669 mi
Range
448 mi
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
669 mi
448 mi
Mercedes E 500 Station Wagon
Environmental Impact
133.7 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).
210.3 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
133.7 kWh
210.3 kWh
Mercedes E 500 Station Wagon
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
415 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI
Mercedes E 500 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