The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 400 Station Wagon 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 14) vs. Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI quattro (08 - 11)
€ 62,600

€ 43,000

€ 62,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the Mercedes E 400 Station Wagon is 0.9 inches shorter and 0.4 inches taller.
Mercedes E 400 Station Wagon
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
58
73
81.5
57.6
73
79.9
73 in
Width
73 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
58 in
Height
57.6 in
113.1
193.1
111.9
194
193.1 in
Length
194 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
111.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes E 400 Station Wagon
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
4266 lb
Curb Weight
3979 lb
5501 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5137 lb

Weight Difference:
287 lb
6.73 %

General
Mercedes E 400 Station Wagon
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
S212
Generation
C6 (4F)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes E 400 Station Wagon
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
M 276.820
Engine Code
CCDA

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.8 L / 137 cu in
328 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes E 400 Station Wagon
328 hp
187 hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
354 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Mercedes E 400 Station Wagon
354 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Performance
Mercedes E 400 Station Wagon
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 400 Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
▶ REPLAY
13.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.28 lb/hp
Mercedes E 400 Station Wagon
13.01 lb/hp
21.28 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes E 400 Station Wagon
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Mercedes E 400 Station Wagon
28 mpg
27 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
20 mpg
city
19 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
431 mi
Range
572 mi
Mercedes E 400 Station Wagon
431 mi
572 mi
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Environmental Impact
161.1 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).
164.8 kWh
Mercedes E 400 Station Wagon
161.1 kWh
164.8 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
317 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
328 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes E 400 Station Wagon
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1235 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
19.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft











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