The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) vs. Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 11)
€ 76,400
€ 47,900
€ 76,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,900
ⓘ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 Station Wagon is 1.3 inches shorter and 1.9 inches taller.
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
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 2.8 FSI
4575 lb
Curb Weight
3979 lb
5853 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5225 lb
Weight Difference:
595 lb
13.01 %
General
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
S212
Generation
C6 (4F)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade 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 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
M 278.922
Engine Code
CCEA
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
2.8 L / 137 cu in
402 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 5750 rpm
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
402 hp
217 hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
443 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
443 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Performance
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
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11.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.34 lb/hp
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
11.38 lb/hp
18.34 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
25 mpg
26 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
18 mpg
city
18 mpg
32 mpg
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
523 mi
Range
546 mi
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
523 mi
546 mi
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
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).
172.4 kWh
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
179.9 kWh
172.4 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
357 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1279 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
19.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
55.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47 cu ft
