The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI multitronic (11 - 14) vs. Mercedes E 500 Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)

€ 45,700
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI multitronic (11 - 14) Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
€ 71,300
 Mercedes E 500 Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) Mercedes E 500 Station Wagon
€ 45,700
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 slightly. The Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI is 1.2 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 2 inches lower than the Mercedes E 500 Station Wagon.
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Mercedes E 500 Station Wagon
57.5
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI multitronic (11 - 14)
73.8
82.1
59.5
Blueprint Mercedes E 500 Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
73
81.5
73.8 in
Width
73 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
57.5 in
Height
59.5 in
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI multitronic (11 - 14)
114.6
193.9
Blueprint Mercedes E 500 Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
113.1
192.7
193.9 in
Length
192.7 in
114.6 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Mercedes E 500 Station Wagon
3825 lb
Curb Weight
4244 lb
5049 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5512 lb
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI multitronic (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
419 lb
9.87 %
Mercedes E 500 Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)

General

Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Mercedes E 500 Station Wagon
C7 (4G)
Generation
S212
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 2.8 FSI
Mercedes E 500 Station Wagon
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 273
CHVA
Engine Code
M 273.971
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
2.8 L / 137 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
201 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
201 hp
383 hp
Mercedes E 500 Station Wagon
207 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
207 lb‑ft
391 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 500 Station Wagon

Performance

Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Mercedes E 500 Station Wagon
143 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI

62 mph 62
mph

246 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 500 Station Wagon

▶ REPLAY
19.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.08 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
19.03 lb/hp
11.08 lb/hp
Mercedes E 500 Station Wagon

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Mercedes E 500 Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
32 mpg
21 mpg
Mercedes E 500 Station Wagon
25 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
29 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
546 mi
Range
448 mi
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
546 mi
448 mi
Mercedes E 500 Station Wagon
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
210.3 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
140.2 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 2.8 FSI
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
47.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
55.2 cu ft