The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 400 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15) vs. Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro (08 - 10)
€ 56,300
€ 47,800
€ 56,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,800
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the Mercedes E 400 is 1.9 inches shorter and 0.6 inches taller.
Mercedes E 400
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
58
73
81.5
57.4
73
79.9
73 in
Width
73 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
58 in
Height
57.4 in
113.1
192.1
111.9
194
192.1 in
Length
194 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
111.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes E 400
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
3935 lb
Curb Weight
4045 lb
5181 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5159 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.72 %
General
Mercedes E 400
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
W212
Generation
C6 (4F)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes E 400
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
M 276.820
Engine Code
CDYA, CDYC
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
328 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes E 400
328 hp
237 hp
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
354 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Mercedes E 400
354 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Performance
Mercedes E 400
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 400
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.07 lb/hp
Mercedes E 400
12 lb/hp
17.07 lb/hp
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes E 400
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mercedes E 400
31 mpg
35 mpg
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
23 mpg
city
26 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
489 mi
Range
742 mi
Mercedes E 400
489 mi
742 mi
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
137.9 kWh
Mercedes E 400
142.1 kWh
137.9 kWh
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes E 400
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
15.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
