The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (11 - 14) vs. Mercedes E 500 Station Wagon 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16)

€ 59,600
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (11 - 14) Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
€ 76,200
 Mercedes E 500 Station Wagon 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16) Mercedes E 500 Station Wagon
€ 59,600
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 0.8 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the Mercedes E 500 Station Wagon.
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Mercedes E 500 Station Wagon
57.5
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (11 - 14)
73.8
82.1
58
Blueprint Mercedes E 500 Station Wagon 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16)
73
81.5
73.8 in
Width
73 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
57.5 in
Height
58 in
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (11 - 14)
114.6
193.9
Blueprint Mercedes E 500 Station Wagon 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16)
113.1
193.1
193.9 in
Length
193.1 in
114.6 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Mercedes E 500 Station Wagon
4255 lb
Curb Weight
4575 lb
5478 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5886 lb
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
320 lb
7 %
Mercedes E 500 Station Wagon 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16)

General

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Mercedes E 500 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)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Mercedes E 500 Station Wagon
V6 diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
CGQB
Engine Code
M 278.922
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
309 hp
at 3900 rpm
Power
402 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
309 hp
402 hp
Mercedes E 500 Station Wagon
479 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
479 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 500 Station Wagon

Performance

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

243 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
13.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.38 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
13.77 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
37 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
37 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes E 500 Station Wagon
30 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
32 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
641 mi
Range
523 mi
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
641 mi
523 mi
Mercedes E 500 Station Wagon
Environmental Impact
129.6 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
129.6 kWh
179.9 kWh
Mercedes E 500 Station Wagon
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
267 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
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1312 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.7 cu ft
47.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
55.2 cu ft