Mercedes E class is a more dynamic driving. Audi A6 engine produces 87 HP less power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 235 NM less than Mercedes E class. Due to the lower power, Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 4.4 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
5.7
7.8
Real fuel consumption:
6.0 l/100km
8.7 l/100km
The Audi A6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A6 consumes 2.1 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 315 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A6 consumes 2.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
65 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1220 km in combined cycle
830 km in combined cycle
1520 km on highway
1100 km on highway
1160 km with real consumption
740 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)
Dimensions
Length:
4.80 m
4.82 m
Width:
1.81 m
1.80 m
Height:
1.45 m
1.44 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 1 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
551 litres
520 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
no data
520 litres
Audi A6 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Audi A6 has 31 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes E class. The Mercedes E class may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers.
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.
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
