Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Mercedes E class is available with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Audi A6 can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, Mercedes E class also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs.
Mercedes E class petrol engines consumes on average 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than Audi A6. On average, Mercedes E class equipped with diesel engines consume 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version!
Dimensions
Length:
4.85 m
4.93 m
Width:
1.82 m
1.86 m
Height:
1.50 m
1.46 m
Mercedes E class is smaller, but slightly higher. Mercedes E class is 8 cm shorter than the Audi A6, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes E class is 4 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
690 litres
565 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1950 litres
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Mercedes E class has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes E class has 125 litres more trunk space than the Audi A6. The Audi A6 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers.
Turning diameter:
11.4 meters
12 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.6 metres less than that of the Audi A6, which means Mercedes E class can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
