Mercedes E class 2003 vs Audi A6 2005

 
Mercedes E class
2003 - 2006
Audi A6
2005 - 2008
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 1.8 Petrol2.0 Petrol

Performance

Power: 163 HP170 HP
Torque: 240 NM280 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 10.1 seconds8.7 seconds
Audi A6 is a more dynamic driving.
Mercedes E class engine produces 7 HP less power than Audi A6, whereas torque is 40 NM less than Audi A6. Due to the lower power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 9.18.1
Real fuel consumption: 9.0 l/100km9.3 l/100km
By specification Mercedes E class consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes E class could require 150 litres more fuel.
But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes E class consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6.
Fuel tank capacity: 70 litres70 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 760 km in combined cycle860 km in combined cycle
1020 km on highway1090 km on highway
770 km with real consumption750 km with real consumption

Drive type

Wheel drive type: Rear wheel drive (RWD)Front wheel drive (FWD)

Dimensions

Length: 4.85 m4.93 m
Width: 1.82 m1.86 m
Height: 1.50 m1.46 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 litres565 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1950 litresno data
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 meters12 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.
Gross weight (kg): 2`2952`220
Safety: no datano data
Quality:
below average

above average
Audi A6 has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes E class has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Audi A6, so Audi A6 quality is probably better
Average price (€): 30004000
Pros and Cons: Mercedes E klase has
  • roomier boot
  • better manoeuvrability
  • lower price
Audi A6 has
  • more dynamic
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • fewer faults
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