The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) vs. Audi A6 40 TDI quattro S tronic (18 - ..)
€ 71,400
€ 52,600
€ 71,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes E 500 is 2.6 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the Audi A6 40 TDI.
Mercedes E 500
Audi A6 40 TDI
57.9
73
81.5
57.4
74.3
83.1
73 in
Width
74.3 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
57.9 in
Height
57.4 in
113.1
191.7
115.1
194.2
191.7 in
Length
194.2 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
115.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes E 500
Audi A6 40 TDI
4145 lb
Curb Weight
3924 lb
5346 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5126 lb
Weight Difference:
220 lb
5.31 %
General
Mercedes E 500
Audi A6 40 TDI
W212
Generation
C8 (4K)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes E 500
Audi A6 40 TDI
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Series
M 273.970
Engine Code
DFBA
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3750 rpm
Mercedes E 500
383 hp
201 hp
Audi A6 40 TDI
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes E 500
391 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi A6 40 TDI
Performance
Mercedes E 500
Audi A6 40 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 500
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 40 TDI
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10.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.52 lb/hp
Mercedes E 500
10.82 lb/hp
19.52 lb/hp
Audi A6 40 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes E 500
Audi A6 40 TDI
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Mercedes E 500
21 mpg
53 mpg
Audi A6 40 TDI
14 mpg
city
49 mpg
29 mpg
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
452 mi
Range
890 mi
Mercedes E 500
452 mi
890 mi
Audi A6 40 TDI
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).
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).
90.4 kWh
Mercedes E 500
208.4 kWh
90.4 kWh
Audi A6 40 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
415 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes E 500
Audi A6 40 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
4
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
15.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
