| Attribute |
Mercedes-Benz E-class T-mod. (S211, facelift 2006) E 320 CDI V6 4MATIC Automatic × | 
Audi A6 Avant (4F,C6 facelift 2008) 2.7 TDI V6 quattro Tiptronic × |
| General | | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Audi |
| Model | E-class | A6 |
| Generation | E-class T-mod. (S211, facelift 2006) | A6 Avant (4F,C6 facelift 2008) |
| Modification | E 320 CDI V6 4MATIC Automatic | 2.7 TDI V6 quattro Tiptronic |
| Website | https://www.mercedes-benz.com/ | https://www.audi.com/ |
| Number of doors | 5 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 |
| Body type | Station wagon (estate) | Station wagon (estate) |
| Transmission | automatic | automatic tiptronic |
| Number of gears | 5 | 6 |
| Production from (year) | 2006 | 2008 |
| Production to (year) | 2009 | 2011 |
| Performance | | |
| Top speed (km/h) | 236 | 226 |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s) | 8.1 | 8.4 |
| City consumption (l/100km) | 11 | 9.4 |
| Extra-urban consumption (l/100km) | 6.8 | 5.8 |
| Combined consumption (l/100km) | 8.3 | 7.1 |
| CO2 emissions (g/km) | 220 | 189 |
| Emission standard | - | EURO V |
| Drive | | |
| Drive | All wheel drive (4x4) | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Engine type | Fuel engine | Fuel engine |
| Position of engine | Front,ongitudinal | Front,ongitudinal |
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Max. power (hp) | 224 | 190 |
| Max. torque (Nm) | 540 | 450 |
| Fuel Engine | | |
| Number of cylinders | 6 | 6 |
| Cylinders arrangement | V engine | V engine |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 | 4 |
| Engine displacement (cm³) | 2,987 | 2,698 |
| Compression ratio | 17.7 | 16.8 |
| Max. power @ rpm (rpm) | 3,800 | 3,500 |
| Max. torque @ rpm (rpm) | 1,600 | 1,750 |
| Cylinder bore (mm) | - | 83 |
| Piston stroke (mm) | - | 83.1 |
| Fuel system | Diesel Commonrail | Diesel Commonrail |
| Valve control | Dohc | Dohc |
| Turbine | Turbocharger / Intercooler | Turbocharger / Intercooler |
| Catalyst | Particulate filter | Particulate filter |
| Fuel tank (l) | 80 | 70 |
| Engine oil capacity (l) | - | 8.2 |
| Chassis | | |
| ABS | + | + |
| Front wheel suspension | Double wishbone | Independent multi-link |
| Rear wheel suspension | Independent, spring multi-link with stabilizer | Independent on trapezoidalever |
| Front suspension | Coil springs | Coil springs |
| Rear suspension | Coil springs | Coil springs |
| Front stabilizer | + | + |
| Rear stabilizer | + | + |
| Steering type | Steering rack | Steering rack |
| Front brakes | Disc | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Disc | Disc |
| Tires size | | |
| Turning radius (m) | 11.5 | 11.9 |
| Dimensions | | |
| Length (mm) | 4,888 | 4,927 |
| Width (mm) | 1,822 | 1,855 |
| Height (mm) | 1,506 | 1,463 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2,854 | 2,843 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 1,905 | 1,830 |
| Gross weight (kg) | 2,555 | 2,460 |
| Minimum boot space (l) | 690 | 565 |
| Maximum boot space (l) | 1,900 | 1,660 |
| Max. roof load (kg) | - | 100 |
| Front track (mm) | 1,559 | 1,612 |
| Rear track (mm) | 1,552 | 1,618 |
| Drag coefficient (Cd) | - | 0.32 |