The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) vs. Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 11)

€ 73,600
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
€ 52,100
 Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 11) Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
€ 73,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,100

ⓘ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 3.0 TFSI
59.5
Blueprint Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
73
81.5
57.6
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 11)
73
79.9
73 in
Width
73 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
59.5 in
Height
57.6 in
Blueprint Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
113.1
192.7
Blueprint Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 11)
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 3.0 TFSI
4475 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
5754 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5335 lb
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
408 lb
9.12 %
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 11)

General

Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
S212
Generation
C6 (4F)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
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 Station Wagon
Audi A6 Avant 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 Station Wagon
402 hp
286 hp
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
443 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
310 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
443 lb‑ft
310 lb‑ft
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI

Performance

Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

246 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
11.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.22 lb/hp
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
11.13 lb/hp
14.22 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
25 mpg
25 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
18 mpg
city
18 mpg
33 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
534 mi
Range
523 mi
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
534 mi
523 mi
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
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).
179.9 kWh
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
176.2 kWh
179.9 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
359 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TFSI
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 cu ft