Mercedes E class engine produces 13 HP more power than Audi A6, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Audi A6. Despite the higher power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
9.3
9.5
Mercedes E class consumes 0.2 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 30 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
750 km in combined cycle
730 km in combined cycle
980 km on highway
930 km on highway
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive)
Audi A6 2001: The vehicle features full-time Quattro IV all-wheel drive with Torsen center differential and electronic traction control, which operates at speeds up to 40 km/h (25 mph) and applies braking to spinning wheels, with the effect of locking the front and rear differentials.
Dimensions
Length:
4.84 m
4.80 m
Width:
1.80 m
1.81 m
Height:
1.50 m
1.48 m
Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes E class is 4 cm longer than the Audi A6, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes E class is 2 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
600 litres
455 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1920 litres
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Mercedes E class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes E class has 145 litres more trunk space than the Audi A6.
Turning diameter:
11.3 meters
11.7 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.4 metres less than that of the Audi A6.
Mercedes E class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A6 has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Mercedes E class, so Mercedes E class quality is probably better