The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15) vs. Audi A6 2.0 TDI multitronic (08 - 10)
€ 71,200

€ 38,700

€ 71,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,700
ⓘ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 1.9 inches shorter and 0.6 inches taller.
Mercedes E 500
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
58
73
81.5
57.4
73
79.9
73 in
Width
73 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
58 in
Height
57.4 in
113.1
192.1
111.9
194
192.1 in
Length
194 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
111.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes E 500
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
4200 lb
Curb Weight
3616 lb
5379 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4751 lb

Weight Difference:
584 lb
13.91 %

General
Mercedes E 500
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
W212
Generation
C6 (4F)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Mercedes E 500
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
M 278.922
Engine Code
CAGB

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
402 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes E 500
402 hp
134 hp
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
443 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes E 500
443 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
Performance
Mercedes E 500
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 500
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 2.0 TDI
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10.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.99 lb/hp
Mercedes E 500
10.45 lb/hp
26.99 lb/hp
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes E 500
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mercedes E 500
26 mpg
41 mpg
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
20 mpg
city
32 mpg
33 mpg
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
559 mi
Range
750 mi
Mercedes E 500
559 mi
750 mi
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
168.7 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).
119.3 kWh
Mercedes E 500
168.7 kWh
119.3 kWh
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
333 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes E 500
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
15.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.5 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data