The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 11) vs. Mercedes E 500 Estate 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16)

€ 52,100
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 11) Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
€ 76,200
 Mercedes E 500 Estate 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16) Mercedes E 500 Estate
€ 52,100
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

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI is just 2.2 cm longer, 0.1 cm wider and 1.1 cm lower than the Mercedes E 500 Estate.
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes E 500 Estate
1463
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 11)
1855
2030
1474
Blueprint Mercedes E 500 Estate 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16)
1854
2071
1855 mm
Width
1854 mm
2030 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2071 mm
1463 mm
Height
1474 mm
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 11)
2843
4927
Blueprint Mercedes E 500 Estate 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16)
2874
4905
4927 mm
Length
4905 mm
2843 mm
Wheelbase
2874 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes E 500 Estate
1845 kg
Kerb Weight
2075 kg
2420 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2670 kg
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
230 kg
11.08 %
Mercedes E 500 Estate 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16)

General

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes E 500 Estate
C6 (4F)
Generation
S212
Estate Car
Car Body Style
Estate Car
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes E 500 Estate
V6 petrol engine with com­pres­sor
Engine Type
V8 petrol engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
CAJA
Engine Code
M 278.922
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
2995 CC
Engine Capacity
4663 CC
286 bhp
at 4850 rpm
Power
402 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
286 bhp
402 bhp
Mercedes E 500 Estate
420 NM
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
600 NM
at 1600 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
420 NM
600 NM
Mercedes E 500 Estate

Performance

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes E 500 Estate
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

85 m
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

68 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 500 Estate

▶ REPLAY
6.45 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.16 kg/bhp
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
6.45 kg/bhp
5.16 kg/bhp
Mercedes E 500 Estate

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes E 500 Estate
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
30 mpg
30 mpg
Mercedes E 500 Estate
21 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
motorway
38 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
80 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
523 mi
Range
523 mi
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
523 mi
523 mi
Mercedes E 500 Estate
Environmental Impact
179.9 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 TFSI
179.9 kWh
179.9 kWh
Mercedes E 500 Estate
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
223 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
Mercedes E 500 Estate
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
575 kg
Maximum Payload
595 kg
565 L
Boot Capacity
695 L
1660 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1950 L