The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (14 - 16) vs. Mercedes E 500 Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16)

€ 58,000
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (14 - 16) Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
€ 73,500
Mercedes E 500 Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16) Mercedes E 500 Station Wagon
€ 58,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 73,500

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 TFSI is 1.5 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the Mercedes E 500 Station Wagon.
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes E 500 Station Wagon
57.5
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (14 - 16)
73.8
82.1
58
Blueprint Mercedes E 500 Station Wagon 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 TFSI quattro S tronic (14 - 16)
114.6
194.6
Blueprint Mercedes E 500 Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16)
113.1
193.1
194.6 in
Length
193.1 in
114.6 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes E 500 Station Wagon
4167 lb
Curb Weight
4376 lb
5390 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5688 lb
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
209 lb
4.78 %
Mercedes E 500 Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16)

General

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes E 500 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
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes E 500 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 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 Station Wagon

Performance

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

243 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

226 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 500 Station Wagon

 REPLAY
12.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.89 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
12.7 lb/hp
10.89 lb/hp
Mercedes E 500 Station Wagon

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes E 500 Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
31 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes E 500 Station Wagon
24 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
33 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
19.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
613 mi
Range
534 mi
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
613 mi
534 mi
Mercedes E 500 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).
176.2 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
144 kWh
176.2 kWh
Mercedes E 500 Station Wagon
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
348 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
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