The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (14 - 17) vs. Mercedes E 400 Station Wagon 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)

€ 55,100
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (14 - 17) Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
€ 65,800
 Mercedes E 400 Station Wagon 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18) Mercedes E 400 Station Wagon
€ 55,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 65,800

ⓘ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 3.0 TDI is just 0.4 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the Mercedes E 400 Station Wagon.
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Mercedes E 400 Station Wagon
57.5
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (14 - 17)
73.8
82.1
58.1
Blueprint Mercedes E 400 Station Wagon 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
72.9
81.3
73.8 in
Width
72.9 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.3 in
57.5 in
Height
58.1 in
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (14 - 17)
114.6
194.6
Blueprint Mercedes E 400 Station Wagon 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
115.7
194.2
194.6 in
Length
194.2 in
114.6 in
Wheelbase
115.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Mercedes E 400 Station Wagon
4200 lb
Curb Weight
4211 lb
5423 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5688 lb
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (14 - 17)
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.26 %
Mercedes E 400 Station Wagon 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)

General

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Mercedes E 400 Station Wagon
C7 (4G)
Generation
S213
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
9-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 276.853
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

308 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

246 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 400 Station Wagon

▶ REPLAY
19.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.84 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
19.53 lb/hp
12.84 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
21 mpg
No data
highway
36 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
856 mi
Range
500 mi
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
856 mi
500 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).
155.3 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
109.1 kWh
155.3 kWh
Mercedes E 400 Station Wagon
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
299 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
1477 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.1 cu ft
47.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
51.5 cu ft