The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 400 Station Wagon 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16) vs. Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI multitronic (08 - 11)
€ 62,800

€ 41,000

€ 62,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,000
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI
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 2.0 TDI
4266 lb
Curb Weight
3770 lb
5501 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5016 lb

Weight Difference:
496 lb
11.63 %

General
Mercedes E 400 Station Wagon
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
S212
Generation
C6 (4F)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Mercedes E 400 Station Wagon
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
M 276.850
Engine Code
CAGB

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes E 400 Station Wagon
328 hp
134 hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
354 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes E 400 Station Wagon
354 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
Performance
Mercedes E 400 Station Wagon
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
13.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.13 lb/hp
Mercedes E 400 Station Wagon
13.01 lb/hp
28.13 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes E 400 Station Wagon
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Mercedes E 400 Station Wagon
29 mpg
40 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
23 mpg
city
31 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
459 mi
Range
737 mi
Mercedes E 400 Station Wagon
459 mi
737 mi
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
151.6 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).
121.3 kWh
Mercedes E 400 Station Wagon
151.6 kWh
121.3 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes E 400 Station Wagon
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1235 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
19.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft











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