The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (11 - 12) vs. Mercedes E 43 AMG Station Wagon 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)

€ 54,000
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (11 - 12) Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
€ 78,200
 Mercedes E 43 AMG Station Wagon 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18) Mercedes E 43 AMG Station Wagon
€ 54,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 78,200

ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI is 1.8 inches shorter and 0.6 inches wider.
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes E 43 AMG Station Wagon
57.5
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (11 - 12)
73.8
82.1
57.5
Blueprint Mercedes E 43 AMG Station Wagon 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
73.2
81.3
73.8 in
Width
73.2 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.3 in
57.5 in
Height
57.5 in
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (11 - 12)
114.6
193.9
Blueprint Mercedes E 43 AMG Station Wagon 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
115.7
195.7
193.9 in
Length
195.7 in
114.6 in
Wheelbase
115.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes E 43 AMG Station Wagon
4112 lb
Curb Weight
4255 lb
5335 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5523 lb
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (11 - 12)
Weight Difference:
143 lb
3.36 %
Mercedes E 43 AMG Station Wagon 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)

General

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes E 43 AMG Station Wagon
C7 (4G)
Generation
S213
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium 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 TFSI
Mercedes E 43 AMG Station Wagon
V6 gasoline engine with com­pres­sor
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
CGWB
Engine Code
M 276.823
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
296 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
396 hp
at 6100 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
296 hp
396 hp
Mercedes E 43 AMG Station Wagon
325 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Max. Torque
384 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
325 lb‑ft
384 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 43 AMG Station Wagon

Performance

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes E 43 AMG Station Wagon
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

256 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 43 AMG Station Wagon

▶ REPLAY
13.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.74 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
13.89 lb/hp
10.74 lb/hp
Mercedes E 43 AMG Station Wagon

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes E 43 AMG Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
29 mpg
27 mpg
Mercedes E 43 AMG Station Wagon
22 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
33 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
19.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
569 mi
Range
477 mi
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
569 mi
477 mi
Mercedes E 43 AMG Station Wagon
Environmental Impact
155.3 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).
162.9 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
155.3 kWh
162.9 kWh
Mercedes E 43 AMG Station Wagon
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
317 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes E 43 AMG Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.1 cu ft
47.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
51.5 cu ft