The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 400 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15) vs. Audi RS6 (08 - 10)
€ 56,300

€ 108,400

€ 56,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 108,400
ⓘ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 Mercedes E 400 is 1.9 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the Audi RS6.
Mercedes E 400
Audi RS6
58
73
81.5
57.3
74.4
79.9
73 in
Width
74.4 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
58 in
Height
57.3 in
113.1
192.1
112
194
192.1 in
Length
194 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
112 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes E 400
Audi RS6
3935 lb
Curb Weight
4542 lb
5181 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5655 lb

Weight Difference:
606 lb
13.34 %

General
Mercedes E 400
Audi RS6
W212
Generation
C6 (4F)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes E 400
Audi RS6
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V10 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
M 276.820
Engine Code
BUH

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
10
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
5 L / 245 cu in
328 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
572 hp
at 6250 rpm
Mercedes E 400
328 hp
572 hp
Audi RS6
354 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
479 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes E 400
354 lb‑ft
479 lb‑ft
Audi RS6
Performance
Mercedes E 400
Audi RS6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 400
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec

Audi RS6
▶ REPLAY
12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.94 lb/hp
Mercedes E 400
12 lb/hp
7.94 lb/hp
Audi RS6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes E 400
Audi RS6
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
17 mpg
Mercedes E 400
31 mpg
17 mpg
Audi RS6
23 mpg
city
12 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
489 mi
Range
358 mi
Mercedes E 400
489 mi
358 mi
Audi RS6
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).
263.3 kWh
Mercedes E 400
142.1 kWh
263.3 kWh
Audi RS6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
533 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes E 400
Audi RS6
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