The Comparative Analysis :
Audi RS6 (08 - 10) vs. Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
€ 108,400
€ 71,000
€ 108,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 71,000
ⓘ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 RS6 is 2.4 inches longer, 1.4 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY.
Audi RS6
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
57.3
74.4
79.9
57.9
73
81.5
74.4 in
Width
73 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
57.3 in
Height
57.9 in
112
194
113.1
191.7
194 in
Length
191.7 in
112 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi RS6
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
4542 lb
Curb Weight
4277 lb
5655 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5478 lb
Weight Difference:
265 lb
5.84 %
General
Audi RS6
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
C6 (4F)
Generation
W212
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi RS6
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
V10 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
BUH
Engine Code
M 278.922

4
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
8
5 L / 245 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
572 hp
at 6250 rpm
Power
402 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi RS6
572 hp
402 hp
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
479 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi RS6
479 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
Audi RS6
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec
Audi RS6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
7.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.64 lb/hp
Audi RS6
7.94 lb/hp
10.64 lb/hp
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi RS6
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Audi RS6
17 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
12 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
358 mi
Range
559 mi
Audi RS6
358 mi
559 mi
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Environmental Impact
263.3 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).
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).
168.7 kWh
Audi RS6
263.3 kWh
168.7 kWh
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
533 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
336 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi RS6
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
15.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.3 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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