The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI (08 - 11) vs. Mercedes E 450 Station Wagon 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..)
€ 40,300

€ 65,900

€ 40,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 65,900
ⓘ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 2.8 FSI is just 0.2 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the Mercedes E 450 Station Wagon.
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Mercedes E 450 Station Wagon
57.6
73
79.9
58.1
72.9
81.3
73 in
Width
72.9 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.3 in
57.6 in
Height
58.1 in
111.9
194
115.7
194.2
194 in
Length
194.2 in
111.9 in
Wheelbase
115.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Mercedes E 450 Station Wagon
3693 lb
Curb Weight
4288 lb
4960 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5765 lb

Weight Difference:
595 lb
13.88 %

General
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Mercedes E 450 Station Wagon
C6 (4F)
Generation
S213
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Mercedes E 450 Station Wagon
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
CCDA
Engine Code
M 276.823

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.8 L / 137 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
187 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
362 hp
at 5250 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
187 hp
362 hp
Mercedes E 450 Station Wagon
207 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
207 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 450 Station Wagon
Performance
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Mercedes E 450 Station Wagon
144 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 450 Station Wagon
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19.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.85 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
19.75 lb/hp
11.85 lb/hp
Mercedes E 450 Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Mercedes E 450 Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
28 mpg
27 mpg
Mercedes E 450 Station Wagon
20 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
36 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
524 mi
Range
472 mi
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
524 mi
472 mi
Mercedes E 450 Station Wagon
Environmental Impact
157.2 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).
164.8 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
157.2 kWh
164.8 kWh
Mercedes E 450 Station Wagon
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
338 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Mercedes E 450 Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1477 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.1 cu ft











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