The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S6 (08 - 10) vs. Mercedes E 300 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 14)
€ 86,800
€ 54,200
€ 86,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 54,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi S6 is 2.3 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 1.3 inches lower than the Mercedes E 300.
Audi S6
Mercedes E 300
56.8
73.4
79.9
58
73
81.5
73.4 in
Width
73 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
56.8 in
Height
58 in
112.1
194.4
113.1
192.1
194.4 in
Length
192.1 in
112.1 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S6
Mercedes E 300
4376 lb
Curb Weight
4001 lb
5490 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5203 lb
Weight Difference:
375 lb
8.57 %
General
Audi S6
Mercedes E 300
C6 (4F)
Generation
W212
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi S6
Mercedes E 300
V10 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
BXA
Engine Code
M 276.952
4
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
6
5.2 L / 254 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
429 hp
at 6800 rpm
Power
249 hp
at 6500 rpm
Audi S6
429 hp
249 hp
Mercedes E 300
398 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Audi S6
398 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 300
Performance
Audi S6
Mercedes E 300
155 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 300
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10.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.07 lb/hp
Audi S6
10.2 lb/hp
16.07 lb/hp
Mercedes E 300
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S6
Mercedes E 300
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Audi S6
19 mpg
32 mpg
Mercedes E 300
13 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
395 mi
Range
495 mi
Audi S6
395 mi
495 mi
Mercedes E 300
Environmental Impact
238.7 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).
140.2 kWh
Audi S6
238.7 kWh
140.2 kWh
Mercedes E 300
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
481 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S6
Mercedes E 300
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
15.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
