Audi A6 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A6 engine produces 5 HP less power than Mercedes E class, but torque is 5 NM more than Mercedes E class. Despite less power, Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
9.9
10.7
Real fuel consumption:
10.2 l/100km
10.5 l/100km
The Audi A6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A6 consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class, which means that by driving the Audi A6 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A6 consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
700 km in combined cycle
650 km in combined cycle
930 km on highway
860 km on highway
680 km with real consumption
660 km with real consumption
Audi A6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
Front wheel drive (FWD)
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
460'000 km
380'000 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 Audi A6 engine could be longer.
Engine production duration:
3 years
10 years
Engine spread:
Used also on Audi A4
Used only for this car
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts.
Dimensions
Length:
4.80 m
4.82 m
Width:
1.81 m
1.80 m
Height:
1.48 m
1.46 m
Both cars are similar in size. Audi A6 is 2 cm shorter than the Mercedes E class, 1 cm wider, while the height of Audi A6 is 2 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
455 litres
600 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
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1975 litres
Mercedes E class has more luggage space. Audi A6 has 145 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes E class.
Turning diameter:
11.7 meters
11.3 meters
The turning circle of the Audi A6 is 0.4 metres more than that of the Mercedes E class.
Mercedes E class has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Audi A6, so Mercedes E class quality could be a bit better.