The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes E 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) vs. Audi A6 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10)

€ 71,400
Mercedes E 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) Mercedes E 500
€ 67,400
 Audi A6 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10) Audi A6 4.2 FSI
€ 71,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 67,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ 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 4.2 FSI
57.9
Blueprint Mercedes E 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
73
81.5
57.4
Blueprint Audi A6 4.2 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 4.2 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 4.2 FSI
4145 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
5346 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5181 lb
Mercedes E 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
77 lb
1.86 %
Audi A6 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10)

General

Mercedes E 500
Audi A6 4.2 FSI
W212
Generation
C6 (4F)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium 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 4.2 FSI
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Series
M 273.970
Engine Code
BVJ
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 6800 rpm
Mercedes E 500
383 hp
345 hp
Audi A6 4.2 FSI
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes E 500
391 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Audi A6 4.2 FSI

Performance

Mercedes E 500
Audi A6 4.2 FSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

246 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 500

62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 4.2 FSI

▶ REPLAY
10.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.79 lb/hp
Mercedes E 500
10.82 lb/hp
11.79 lb/hp
Audi A6 4.2 FSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes E 500
Audi A6 4.2 FSI
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Mercedes E 500
21 mpg
23 mpg
Audi A6 4.2 FSI
14 mpg
city
16 mpg
29 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
452 mi
Range
487 mi
Mercedes E 500
452 mi
487 mi
Audi A6 4.2 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).
193.3 kWh
Mercedes E 500
208.4 kWh
193.3 kWh
Audi A6 4.2 FSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
415 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
393 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes E 500
Audi A6 4.2 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