The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes E 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) vs. Audi A6 2.8 FSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10)

€ 71,400
Mercedes E 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) Mercedes E 500
€ 45,600
 Audi A6 2.8 FSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10) Audi A6 2.8 FSI
€ 71,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,600

ⓘ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 500 is 2.3 inches shorter and 0.5 inches taller.
Mercedes E 500
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
57.9
Blueprint Mercedes E 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
73
81.5
57.4
Blueprint Audi A6 2.8 FSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10)
73
79.9
73 in
Width
73 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
57.9 in
Height
57.4 in
Blueprint Mercedes E 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
113.1
191.7
Blueprint Audi A6 2.8 FSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10)
111.9
194
191.7 in
Length
194 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
111.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes E 500
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
4145 lb
Curb Weight
3869 lb
5346 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4982 lb
Mercedes E 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
276 lb
6.66 %
Audi A6 2.8 FSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10)

General

Mercedes E 500
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
W212
Generation
C6 (4F)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
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 automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes E 500
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Series
M 273.970
Engine Code
CCEA
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
2.8 L / 137 cu in
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 5750 rpm
Mercedes E 500
383 hp
217 hp
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Mercedes E 500
391 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Audi A6 2.8 FSI

Performance

Mercedes E 500
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

246 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 500

62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 2.8 FSI

▶ REPLAY
10.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.83 lb/hp
Mercedes E 500
10.82 lb/hp
17.83 lb/hp
Audi A6 2.8 FSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes E 500
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Mercedes E 500
21 mpg
26 mpg
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
14 mpg
city
19 mpg
29 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
452 mi
Range
552 mi
Mercedes E 500
452 mi
552 mi
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
Environmental Impact
208.4 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).
170.4 kWh
Mercedes E 500
208.4 kWh
170.4 kWh
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
415 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
341 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes E 500
Audi A6 2.8 FSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
15.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data