The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15) vs. Audi S6 (08 - 10)
€ 73,900
€ 86,800
€ 73,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 86,800
ⓘ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 2.3 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.3 inches taller than the Audi S6.
Mercedes E 500
Audi S6
58
73
81.5
56.8
73.4
79.9
73 in
Width
73.4 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
58 in
Height
56.8 in
113.1
192.1
112.1
194.4
192.1 in
Length
194.4 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
112.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes E 500
Audi S6
4310 lb
Curb Weight
4376 lb
5445 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5490 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.51 %
General
Mercedes E 500
Audi S6
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 S6
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V10 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
M 278.922
Engine Code
BXA

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
10
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
5.2 L / 254 cu in
402 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
429 hp
at 6800 rpm
Mercedes E 500
402 hp
429 hp
Audi S6
443 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Mercedes E 500
443 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
Audi S6
Performance
Mercedes E 500
Audi S6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 500
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S6
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10.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.2 lb/hp
Mercedes E 500
10.72 lb/hp
10.2 lb/hp
Audi S6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes E 500
Audi S6
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Mercedes E 500
25 mpg
19 mpg
Audi S6
19 mpg
city
13 mpg
31 mpg
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
529 mi
Range
395 mi
Mercedes E 500
529 mi
395 mi
Audi S6
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
238.7 kWh
Mercedes E 500
178.2 kWh
238.7 kWh
Audi S6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
481 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes E 500
Audi S6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
15.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.5 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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