Audi S6 2008 vs Mercedes E class 2006
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: | 5.2 (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: | 435 HP | 170 - 514 HP | |
| Torque: | 540 NM | 250 - 630 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.3 seconds | 4.6 - 9.7 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.6 | 7.1 - 14.5 | |
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Audi S6 petrol engines consumes on average 1.9 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: | 4.94 m | 4.85 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.50 m | |
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Audi S6 is larger, but lower. Audi S6 is 9 cm longer than the Mercedes E class, 4 cm wider, while the height of Audi S6 is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 565 litres | 690 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Audi S6 has 125 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes E class. This could mean that the Audi S6 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi S6 is 0.5 metres more than that of the Mercedes E class, which means Audi S6 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 2`600 | ~ 2`420 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 14 600 | 6000 | |
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