The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S6 Avant (08 - 10) vs. Mercedes E 43 AMG Station Wagon 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
€ 89,100

€ 78,200

€ 89,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 78,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Audi S6 Avant is 1.3 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the Mercedes E 43 AMG Station Wagon.
Audi S6 Avant
Mercedes E 43 AMG Station Wagon
56.9
73.4
79.9
57.5
73.2
81.3
73.4 in
Width
73.2 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.3 in
56.9 in
Height
57.5 in
112.1
194.4
115.7
195.7
194.4 in
Length
195.7 in
112.1 in
Wheelbase
115.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S6 Avant
Mercedes E 43 AMG Station Wagon
4508 lb
Curb Weight
4255 lb
5732 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5523 lb

Weight Difference:
254 lb
5.63 %

General
Audi S6 Avant
Mercedes E 43 AMG Station Wagon
C6 (4F)
Generation
S213
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi S6 Avant
Mercedes E 43 AMG Station Wagon
V10 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
BXA
Engine Code
M 276.823

4
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
6
5.2 L / 254 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
429 hp
at 6800 rpm
Power
396 hp
at 6100 rpm
Audi S6 Avant
429 hp
396 hp
Mercedes E 43 AMG Station Wagon
398 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
384 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Audi S6 Avant
398 lb‑ft
384 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 43 AMG Station Wagon
Performance
Audi S6 Avant
Mercedes E 43 AMG Station Wagon
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S6 Avant
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 43 AMG Station Wagon
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10.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.74 lb/hp
Audi S6 Avant
10.51 lb/hp
10.74 lb/hp
Mercedes E 43 AMG Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S6 Avant
Mercedes E 43 AMG Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Audi S6 Avant
19 mpg
27 mpg
Mercedes E 43 AMG Station Wagon
13 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
33 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
395 mi
Range
477 mi
Audi S6 Avant
395 mi
477 mi
Mercedes E 43 AMG Station Wagon
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).
162.9 kWh
Audi S6 Avant
238.7 kWh
162.9 kWh
Mercedes E 43 AMG Station Wagon
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
481 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
317 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S6 Avant
Mercedes E 43 AMG Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.1 cu ft











47 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
51.5 cu ft