The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) vs. Audi A6 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10)
€ 71,000
€ 49,900
€ 71,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,900
ⓘ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 BlueEFFICIENCY is 2.3 inches shorter and 0.5 inches taller.
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
57.9
73
81.5
57.4
73
79.9
73 in
Width
73 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
57.9 in
Height
57.4 in
113.1
191.7
111.9
194
191.7 in
Length
194 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
111.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
4277 lb
Curb Weight
3935 lb
5478 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5082 lb
Weight Difference:
342 lb
8 %
General
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
W212
Generation
C6 (4F)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with compressor
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
M 278.922
Engine Code
CAJA

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
402 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
286 hp
at 4850 rpm
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
402 hp
286 hp
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
443 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
310 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
443 lb‑ft
310 lb‑ft
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
Performance
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
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10.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.76 lb/hp
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
10.64 lb/hp
13.76 lb/hp
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
26 mpg
25 mpg
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
19 mpg
city
18 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
559 mi
Range
529 mi
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
559 mi
529 mi
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
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).
178.2 kWh
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
168.7 kWh
178.2 kWh
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
336 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
15.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.5 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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