The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) vs. Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI (08 - 11)
€ 76,400

€ 40,000

€ 76,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,000
ⓘ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 Station Wagon is 1.3 inches shorter and 1.9 inches taller.
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
59.5
73
81.5
57.6
73
79.9
73 in
Width
73 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
59.5 in
Height
57.6 in
113.1
192.7
111.9
194
192.7 in
Length
194 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
111.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
4575 lb
Curb Weight
3770 lb
5853 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4993 lb

Weight Difference:
805 lb
17.6 %

General
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
S212
Generation
C6 (4F)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Audi A6 Avant 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
CAHA

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
402 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
402 hp
168 hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
443 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
443 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
Performance
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
11.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.44 lb/hp
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
11.38 lb/hp
22.44 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
25 mpg
41 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
18 mpg
city
31 mpg
32 mpg
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
523 mi
Range
750 mi
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
523 mi
750 mi
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
179.9 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 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
179.9 kWh
119.3 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
357 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1279 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
19.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft











55.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47 cu ft