The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI S tronic (14 - 17) vs. Mercedes E 400 d Station Wagon 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..)
€ 52,400

€ 65,500

€ 52,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 65,500
ⓘ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 d Station Wagon.
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Mercedes E 400 d Station Wagon
57.5
73.8
82.1
58.1
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
114.6
194.6
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 d Station Wagon
4045 lb
Curb Weight
4398 lb
5269 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5875 lb

Weight Difference:
353 lb
8.03 %

General
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Mercedes E 400 d Station Wagon
C7 (4G)
Generation
S213
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
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 d Station Wagon
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 656
CRTE
Engine Code
OM 656.929

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.9 L / 142 cu in
215 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 3400 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
215 hp
335 hp
Mercedes E 400 d Station Wagon
369 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
369 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 400 d Station Wagon
Performance
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Mercedes E 400 d Station Wagon
145 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes E 400 d Station Wagon
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18.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.13 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
18.81 lb/hp
13.13 lb/hp
Mercedes E 400 d Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Mercedes E 400 d Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
51 mpg
41 mpg
Mercedes E 400 d Station Wagon
48 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
986 mi
Range
536 mi
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
986 mi
536 mi
Mercedes E 400 d Station Wagon
Environmental Impact
94.6 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).
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).
119.3 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
94.6 kWh
119.3 kWh
Mercedes E 400 d Station Wagon
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI
Mercedes E 400 d 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