Mercedes E class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes E class engine produces 11 HP more power than Audi A6, whereas torque is 22 NM more than Audi A6. Thanks to more power Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
9.9
9.2
The Audi A6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes E class consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes E class could require 105 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
700 km in combined cycle
760 km in combined cycle
900 km on highway
980 km on highway
Audi A6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Front wheel drive (FWD)
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
580'000 km
460'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mercedes E class engine could be longer.
Engine production duration:
8 years
4 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes CLK, Mercedes SLK
Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Audi A4, Skoda Octavia, Volkswagen Bora
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts.
Dimensions
Length:
4.82 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 2 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
1975 litres
no data
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 slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Audi A6, so Mercedes E class quality could be a bit better.
