The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) vs. Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro S tronic (12 - 14)
€ 73,600

€ 58,700

€ 73,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon is 1.8 inches shorter, 1.8 inches narrower and 1.7 inches taller than the Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI clean diesel.
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI clean diesel
59.5
73
81.5
57.9
74.8
82.1
73 in
Width
74.8 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
59.5 in
Height
57.9 in
113.1
192.7
114.6
194.5
192.7 in
Length
194.5 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
114.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI clean diesel
4475 lb
Curb Weight
4255 lb
5754 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5523 lb

Weight Difference:
220 lb
4.92 %

General
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI clean diesel
S212
Generation
C7 (4G)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
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 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI clean diesel
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 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
402 hp
242 hp
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI clean diesel
443 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
443 lb‑ft
428 lb‑ft
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Performance
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI clean diesel
155 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI clean diesel
▶ REPLAY
11.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.58 lb/hp
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
11.13 lb/hp
17.58 lb/hp
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
25 mpg
37 mpg
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI clean diesel
18 mpg
city
32 mpg
33 mpg
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
534 mi
Range
739 mi
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
534 mi
739 mi
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Environmental Impact
176.2 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).
129.6 kWh
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
176.2 kWh
129.6 kWh
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI clean diesel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1279 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
19.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft











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