Audi A6 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A6 engine produces 26 HP more power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Mercedes E class. Thanks to more power Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
11.0
11.2
Audi A6 consumes 0.2 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 30 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
630 km in combined cycle
620 km in combined cycle
880 km on highway
830 km on highway
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
Front wheel drive (FWD)
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Dimensions
Length:
4.80 m
4.82 m
Width:
1.81 m
1.80 m
Height:
1.48 m
1.50 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 lower.
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.