The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (14 - 18) vs. Mercedes E 500 Estate 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16)
€ 58,100
€ 76,200
€ 58,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 76,200
ⓘ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 3.8 cm longer, 2 cm wider and 1.3 cm lower than the Mercedes E 500 Estate.
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Mercedes E 500 Estate
1461
1874
2086
1474
1854
2071
1874 mm
Width
1854 mm
2086 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2071 mm
1461 mm
Height
1474 mm
2912
4943
2874
4905
4943 mm
Length
4905 mm
2912 mm
Wheelbase
2874 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Mercedes E 500 Estate
1910 kg
Kerb Weight
2075 kg
2465 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2670 kg
Weight Difference:
165 kg
7.95 %
General
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Mercedes E 500 Estate
C7 (4G)
Generation
S212
Estate Car
Car Body Style
Estate Car
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Mercedes E 500 Estate
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
CRTD
Engine Code
M 278.922
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
2967 CC
Engine Capacity
4663 CC
268 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
402 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
268 bhp
402 bhp
Mercedes E 500 Estate
580 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
600 NM
at 1600 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
580 NM
600 NM
Mercedes E 500 Estate
Performance
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Mercedes E 500 Estate
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
79 m
0.000 sec
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
68 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 500 Estate
▶ REPLAY
7.13 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.16 kg/bhp
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
7.13 kg/bhp
5.16 kg/bhp
Mercedes E 500 Estate
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Mercedes E 500 Estate
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
53 mpg
30 mpg
Mercedes E 500 Estate
47 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
motorway
38 mpg
73 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 L
856 mi
Range
523 mi
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
856 mi
523 mi
Mercedes E 500 Estate
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).
179.9 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
109.1 kWh
179.9 kWh
Mercedes E 500 Estate
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
138 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Mercedes E 500 Estate
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
555 kg
Maximum Payload
595 kg
565 L
Boot Capacity
695 L
1680 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1950 L
