The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (14 - 17) vs. Mercedes E 400 Station Wagon 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16)
€ 55,100

€ 62,800

€ 55,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 62,800
ⓘ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. The Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI is 1.5 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the Mercedes E 400 Station Wagon.
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Mercedes E 400 Station Wagon
57.5
73.8
82.1
58
73
81.5
73.8 in
Width
73 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
57.5 in
Height
58 in
114.6
194.6
113.1
193.1
194.6 in
Length
193.1 in
114.6 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Mercedes E 400 Station Wagon
4200 lb
Curb Weight
4266 lb
5423 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5501 lb

Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.55 %

General
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Mercedes E 400 Station Wagon
C7 (4G)
Generation
S212
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Mercedes E 400 Station Wagon
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
CRTE
Engine Code
M 276.850

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
215 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
215 hp
328 hp
Mercedes E 400 Station Wagon
369 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
369 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 400 Station Wagon
Performance
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Mercedes E 400 Station Wagon
145 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 400 Station Wagon
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19.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.01 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
19.53 lb/hp
13.01 lb/hp
Mercedes E 400 Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Mercedes E 400 Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
44 mpg
29 mpg
Mercedes E 400 Station Wagon
41 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
36 mpg
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
856 mi
Range
459 mi
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
856 mi
459 mi
Mercedes E 400 Station Wagon
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
151.6 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
109.1 kWh
151.6 kWh
Mercedes E 400 Station Wagon
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Mercedes E 400 Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1235 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.7 cu ft











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