Audi A6 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes E class engine produces 3 HP less power than Audi A6, but torque is 20 NM more than Audi A6. Due to the lower power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.1
7.2
Real fuel consumption:
7.4 l/100km
7.7 l/100km
By specification Mercedes E class consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6, which means that by driving the Mercedes E class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes E class consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
980 km in combined cycle
970 km in combined cycle
1270 km on highway
1250 km on highway
940 km with real consumption
900 km with real consumption
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Front wheel drive (FWD)
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
460'000 km
480'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
3 years
4 years
Engine spread:
Used only for this car
Used also on Audi A4
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Audi A6 might be a better choice in this respect.
Dimensions
Length:
4.85 m
4.93 m
Width:
1.82 m
1.86 m
Height:
1.50 m
1.46 m
Mercedes E class is smaller, but slightly higher. Mercedes E class is 8 cm shorter than the Audi A6, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes E class is 4 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
690 litres
565 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1950 litres
no data
Mercedes E class has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes E class has 125 litres more trunk space than the Audi A6. The Audi A6 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers.
Turning diameter:
11.4 meters
12 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.6 metres less than that of the Audi A6, which means Mercedes E class can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
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
