The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 400 Station Wagon 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 14) vs. Audi A6 Avant 45 TDI quattro tiptronic (18 - ..)
€ 62,600

€ 58,200

€ 62,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,200
ⓘ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 Mercedes E 400 Station Wagon is 1.3 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the Audi A6 Avant 45 TDI.
Mercedes E 400 Station Wagon
Audi A6 Avant 45 TDI
58
73
81.5
57.8
74.3
83.1
73 in
Width
74.3 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
58 in
Height
57.8 in
113.1
193.1
115.1
194.4
193.1 in
Length
194.4 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
115.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes E 400 Station Wagon
Audi A6 Avant 45 TDI
4266 lb
Curb Weight
4332 lb
5501 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5644 lb

Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.52 %

General
Mercedes E 400 Station Wagon
Audi A6 Avant 45 TDI
S212
Generation
C8 (4K)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes E 400 Station Wagon
Audi A6 Avant 45 TDI
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
6-cylinder mild hybrid diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
M 276.820
Engine Code
DDVE

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
328 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 3250 rpm
Mercedes E 400 Station Wagon
328 hp
228 hp
Audi A6 Avant 45 TDI
354 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes E 400 Station Wagon
354 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Audi A6 Avant 45 TDI
Performance
Mercedes E 400 Station Wagon
Audi A6 Avant 45 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A6 Avant 45 TDI
▶ REPLAY
13.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19 lb/hp
Mercedes E 400 Station Wagon
13.01 lb/hp
19 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 45 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes E 400 Station Wagon
Audi A6 Avant 45 TDI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mercedes E 400 Station Wagon
28 mpg
41 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 45 TDI
20 mpg
city
37 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
431 mi
Range
675 mi
Mercedes E 400 Station Wagon
431 mi
675 mi
Audi A6 Avant 45 TDI
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).
119.3 kWh
Mercedes E 400 Station Wagon
161.1 kWh
119.3 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 45 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
317 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes E 400 Station Wagon
Audi A6 Avant 45 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1235 lb
Maximum Payload
1312 lb
19.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft











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