The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI multitronic (08 - 11) vs. Mercedes E 400 d Station Wagon 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..)
€ 45,300

€ 65,500

€ 45,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 65,500
ⓘ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 400 d Station Wagon.
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Mercedes E 400 d 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 400 d Station Wagon
3693 lb
Curb Weight
4398 lb
5004 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5875 lb

Weight Difference:
705 lb
16.03 %

General
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Mercedes E 400 d Station Wagon
C6 (4F)
Generation
S213
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Mercedes E 400 d Station Wagon
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 656
CCEA
Engine Code
OM 656.929

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.8 L / 137 cu in
Displacement
2.9 L / 142 cu in
217 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 3400 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
217 hp
335 hp
Mercedes E 400 d Station Wagon
207 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
207 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 400 d Station Wagon
Performance
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Mercedes E 400 d Station Wagon
146 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes E 400 d Station Wagon
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17.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.13 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
17.02 lb/hp
13.13 lb/hp
Mercedes E 400 d Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Mercedes E 400 d Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
28 mpg
41 mpg
Mercedes E 400 d Station Wagon
20 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
512 mi
Range
536 mi
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
512 mi
536 mi
Mercedes E 400 d Station Wagon
Environmental Impact
161.1 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).
119.3 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
161.1 kWh
119.3 kWh
Mercedes E 400 d Station Wagon
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
317 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Mercedes E 400 d Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1312 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