The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (14 - 16) vs. Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
€ 58,000
€ 76,400
€ 58,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 76,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI is 1.9 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 2 inches lower than the Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon.
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
57.5
73.8
82.1
59.5
73
81.5
73.8 in
Width
73 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
57.5 in
Height
59.5 in
114.6
194.6
113.1
192.7
194.6 in
Length
192.7 in
114.6 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
4167 lb
Curb Weight
4575 lb
5390 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5853 lb
Weight Difference:
408 lb
8.92 %
General
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
C7 (4G)
Generation
S212
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
V6 gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
CREC
Engine Code
M 278.922
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
328 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
402 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
328 hp
402 hp
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
325 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
325 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Performance
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
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12.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.38 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
12.7 lb/hp
11.38 lb/hp
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
31 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
24 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
32 mpg
19.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
613 mi
Range
523 mi
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
613 mi
523 mi
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Environmental Impact
144 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 TFSI
144 kWh
179.9 kWh
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
357 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.7 cu ft
47.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
55.2 cu ft
