Mercedes E class 2013 vs Audi A6 2011
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Mercedes E class is available with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Audi A6 can be equipped with front 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: | 2.0 - 5.5 | 2.0 - 3.0 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 - 558 HP | 177 - 300 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 - 720 NM | 280 - 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 3.7 - 10.2 seconds | 5.5 - 8.7 seconds | |
| In general, Mercedes E class are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Audi A6. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.7 - 10.3 | 4.9 - 8.2 | |
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Mercedes E class petrol engines consumes on average 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than Audi A6. On average, Mercedes E class equipped with diesel engines consume 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6. 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: | 4.88 m | 4.92 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes E class is 4 cm shorter than the Audi A6, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes E class is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 540 litres | 530 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.2 metres less than that of the Audi A6. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 2`349 kg | ~ 2`244 kg | |
| Safety: | |||
| Mercedes E class scores higher in safety tests, but Audi A6 is better rated in child safety tests. The Audi A6 scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Average price (€): | 12 600 | 9600 | |
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