Audi S6 2011 vs Mercedes E class 2009
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Audi S6 is available only with automatic gearbox, whereas Mercedes E class has both automatic and manual transmission options. | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Audi S6 is available only with four wheel (4x4) drive, while Mercedes E class can be equipped with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, Mercedes E class also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs. | |||
| Engines: | 4.0 (petrol) | 1.8 - 6.2 (petrol, diesel) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol engines. Mercedes E class is available also with diesel engines. Diesel engines typically offer better fuel efficiency and higher torque compared to other engine types. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 420 HP | 136 - 525 HP | |
| Torque: | n/a NM | 270 - 630 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.9 seconds | 4.6 - 11.1 seconds | |
| In general, Audi S6 are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Mercedes E class. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.8 | 5.7 - 12.8 | |
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Audi S6 petrol engines consumes on average 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than Mercedes E class. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.93 m | 4.90 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.51 m | |
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Audi S6 is larger, but lower. Audi S6 is 4 cm longer than the Mercedes E class, 2 cm wider, while the height of Audi S6 is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 695 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1950 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.2 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 2`580 | ~ 2`449 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 18 200 | 8400 | |
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