Audi A6 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A6 engine produces 21 HP more power than Mercedes E class, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
13.1
13.6
Audi A6 consumes 0.5 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 75 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
82 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
620 km in combined cycle
510 km in combined cycle
850 km on highway
720 km on highway
Audi A6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive)
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Audi A6 has 4x4: The vehicle features full-time Quattro IV all-wheel drive with Torsen center differential and electronic traction control, which operates at speeds up to 40 km/h (25 mph) and applies braking to spinning wheels, with the effect of locking the front and rear differentials.
Dimensions
Length:
4.83 m
4.82 m
Width:
1.85 m
1.80 m
Height:
1.48 m
1.47 m
Audi A6 is larger. Audi A6 is 1 cm longer than the Mercedes E class, 5 cm wider, while the height of Audi A6 is 1 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
455 litres
600 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
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1920 litres
Mercedes E class has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Audi A6 has 145 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes E class. This could mean that the Audi A6 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable.
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.
Gross weight (kg):
2`355
2`290
Safety:
Quality:
Audi A6 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes E class has serious deffects in 55 percent more cases than Audi A6, so Audi A6 quality is probably significantly better