Audi S6 2006 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 | |
| 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): | 13.0 | 7.1 - 14.5 | |
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Audi S6 petrol engines consumes on average 2.3 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 | 4.85 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 8 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, if possible |
no data | 1950 litres | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, 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: | 12 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi S6 is 0.6 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: | ~ 2`600 kg | ~ 2`420 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 12 800 | 5000 | |
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