The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) vs. Audi RS6 Avant tiptronic (19 - ..)
€ 73,600

€ 117,500

€ 73,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 117,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon is 3.9 inches shorter, 3.8 inches narrower and 2 inches taller than the Audi RS6 Avant.
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Audi RS6 Avant
59.5
73
81.5
57.5
76.8
83.5
73 in
Width
76.8 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
59.5 in
Height
57.5 in
113.1
192.7
115.3
196.7
192.7 in
Length
196.7 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
115.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Audi RS6 Avant
4475 lb
Curb Weight
4740 lb
5754 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6041 lb

Weight Difference:
265 lb
5.59 %

General
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Audi RS6 Avant
S212
Generation
C8 (4K)
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Audi RS6 Avant
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
8-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
M 278.922
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
402 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
592 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
402 hp
592 hp
Audi RS6 Avant
443 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 2050 rpm
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
443 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
Audi RS6 Avant
Performance
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Audi RS6 Avant
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi RS6 Avant
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11.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.01 lb/hp
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
11.13 lb/hp
8.01 lb/hp
Audi RS6 Avant
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Audi RS6 Avant
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
25 mpg
20 mpg
Audi RS6 Avant
18 mpg
city
15 mpg
33 mpg
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
534 mi
Range
395 mi
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
534 mi
395 mi
Audi RS6 Avant
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).
217.9 kWh
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
176.2 kWh
217.9 kWh
Audi RS6 Avant
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
452 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Audi RS6 Avant
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1279 lb
Maximum Payload
1301 lb
19.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft











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