Mercedes E class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes E class engine produces 31 HP more power than Audi A6, whereas torque is 35 NM more than Audi A6. Thanks to more power Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
11.1
10.3
Real fuel consumption:
11.1 l/100km
10.6 l/100km
The Audi A6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes E class consumes 0.8 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 120 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes E class consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6.
Fuel tank capacity:
80 litres
80 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
720 km in combined cycle
770 km in combined cycle
720 km with real consumption
750 km with real consumption
Audi A6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive)
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
700'000 km
460'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mercedes E class engine could be longer.
Engine production duration:
9 years
3 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes S klase, Mercedes CLK, Mercedes SL
Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A4, Audi A8
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes E class might be a better choice in this respect.
Dimensions
Length:
4.80 m
4.80 m
Width:
1.80 m
1.78 m
Height:
1.44 m
1.43 m
Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes E class and Audi A6 are practically the same length.
Trunk capacity:
515 litres
510 litres
Mercedes E class has 5 litres more trunk space than the Audi A6.
Turning diameter:
11.3 meters
11.4 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.1 metres less than that of the Audi A6.
Mercedes E class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A6 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Mercedes E class, so Mercedes E class quality is probably slightly better
