The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15) vs. Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (11 - 14)
€ 71,200
€ 52,500
€ 71,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,500
ⓘ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. The Mercedes E 500 is 1.4 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the Audi A6 3.0 TDI.
Mercedes E 500
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
58
73
81.5
57.3
73.8
82.1
73 in
Width
73.8 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
58 in
Height
57.3 in
113.1
192.1
114.6
193.5
192.1 in
Length
193.5 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
114.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes E 500
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
4200 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
5379 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5137 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
5.79 %
General
Mercedes E 500
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
W212
Generation
C7 (4G)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes E 500
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
M 278.922
Engine Code
CDUC, CDUD
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
402 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes E 500
402 hp
242 hp
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
443 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes E 500
443 lb‑ft
428 lb‑ft
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Performance
Mercedes E 500
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 500
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
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10.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.35 lb/hp
Mercedes E 500
10.45 lb/hp
16.35 lb/hp
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes E 500
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Mercedes E 500
26 mpg
40 mpg
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
20 mpg
city
33 mpg
33 mpg
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
559 mi
Range
790 mi
Mercedes E 500
559 mi
790 mi
Audi A6 3.0 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).
121.3 kWh
Mercedes E 500
168.7 kWh
121.3 kWh
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
333 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes E 500
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
15.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
