The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 500 Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16) vs. Audi S6 Avant (08 - 10)
€ 73,500

€ 89,100

€ 73,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 89,100
ⓘ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. The Mercedes E 500 Station Wagon is 1.3 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the Audi S6 Avant.
Mercedes E 500 Station Wagon
Audi S6 Avant
58
73
81.5
56.9
73.4
79.9
73 in
Width
73.4 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
58 in
Height
56.9 in
113.1
193.1
112.1
194.4
193.1 in
Length
194.4 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
112.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes E 500 Station Wagon
Audi S6 Avant
4376 lb
Curb Weight
4508 lb
5688 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5732 lb

Weight Difference:
132 lb
2.93 %

General
Mercedes E 500 Station Wagon
Audi S6 Avant
S212
Generation
C6 (4F)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes E 500 Station Wagon
Audi S6 Avant
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V10 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
M 278.922
Engine Code
BXA

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
10
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
5.2 L / 254 cu in
402 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
429 hp
at 6800 rpm
Mercedes E 500 Station Wagon
402 hp
429 hp
Audi S6 Avant
443 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Mercedes E 500 Station Wagon
443 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
Audi S6 Avant
Performance
Mercedes E 500 Station Wagon
Audi S6 Avant
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 500 Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S6 Avant
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10.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.51 lb/hp
Mercedes E 500 Station Wagon
10.89 lb/hp
10.51 lb/hp
Audi S6 Avant
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes E 500 Station Wagon
Audi S6 Avant
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Mercedes E 500 Station Wagon
25 mpg
19 mpg
Audi S6 Avant
18 mpg
city
13 mpg
33 mpg
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
534 mi
Range
395 mi
Mercedes E 500 Station Wagon
534 mi
395 mi
Audi S6 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).
238.7 kWh
Mercedes E 500 Station Wagon
176.2 kWh
238.7 kWh
Audi S6 Avant
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
481 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes E 500 Station Wagon
Audi S6 Avant
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1312 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