The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (08 - 11) vs. Mercedes E 500 Station Wagon 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16)

€ 52,100
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (08 - 11) Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
€ 76,200
 Mercedes E 500 Station Wagon 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16) Mercedes E 500 Station Wagon
€ 52,100
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

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI is 0.9 inches longer and 0.4 inches lower.
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Mercedes E 500 Station Wagon
57.6
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (08 - 11)
73
79.9
58
Blueprint Mercedes E 500 Station Wagon 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16)
73
81.5
73 in
Width
73 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
57.6 in
Height
58 in
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (08 - 11)
111.9
194
Blueprint Mercedes E 500 Station Wagon 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16)
113.1
193.1
194 in
Length
193.1 in
111.9 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Mercedes E 500 Station Wagon
4244 lb
Curb Weight
4575 lb
5456 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5886 lb
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
331 lb
7.24 %
Mercedes E 500 Station Wagon 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16)

General

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Mercedes E 500 Station Wagon
C6 (4F)
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)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Mercedes E 500 Station Wagon
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
CDYA, CDYC
Engine Code
M 278.922
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
402 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
237 hp
402 hp
Mercedes E 500 Station Wagon
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
369 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 500 Station Wagon

Performance

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Mercedes E 500 Station Wagon
152 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 500 Station Wagon

▶ REPLAY
17.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.38 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
17.91 lb/hp
11.38 lb/hp
Mercedes E 500 Station Wagon

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Mercedes E 500 Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
33 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes E 500 Station Wagon
25 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
32 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
700 mi
Range
523 mi
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
700 mi
523 mi
Mercedes E 500 Station Wagon
Environmental Impact
146.1 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).
179.9 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
146.1 kWh
179.9 kWh
Mercedes E 500 Station Wagon
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
357 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Mercedes E 500 Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1312 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.7 cu ft
47 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
55.2 cu ft