The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S6 (08 - 10) vs. Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
€ 86,800
![Audi S6 (08 - 10)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/Audi_S6_C6.png)
€ 71,000
![Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)](graphbase/cars/cars_big/Mercedes_E_W212.webp)
€ 86,800
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 S6 is 2.8 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY.
Audi S6
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
56.8
73.4
79.9
57.9
73
81.5
73.4 in
Width
73 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
56.8 in
Height
57.9 in
112.1
194.4
113.1
191.7
194.4 in
Length
191.7 in
112.1 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S6
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
4376 lb
Curb Weight
4277 lb
5490 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5478 lb
![Audi S6 (08 - 10)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/Audi_S6_C6.png)
Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.26 %
![Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/Mercedes_E_W212.png)
General
Audi S6
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
C6 (4F)
Generation
W212
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
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6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi S6
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
V10 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
BXA
Engine Code
M 278.922
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4
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
8
5.2 L / 254 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
429 hp
at 6800 rpm
Power
402 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi S6
429 hp
402 hp
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
398 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi S6
398 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
Audi S6
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
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Audi S6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
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Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
10.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.64 lb/hp
Audi S6
10.2 lb/hp
10.64 lb/hp
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S6
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Audi S6
19 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
13 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
395 mi
Range
559 mi
Audi S6
395 mi
559 mi
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
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).
168.7 kWh
Audi S6
238.7 kWh
168.7 kWh
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
481 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
336 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S6
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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No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data