Audi A6 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes E class engine produces 15 HP less power than Audi A6, whereas torque is 10 NM less than Audi A6. Due to the lower power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
9.5
9.9
Mercedes E class consumes 0.4 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 60 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
730 km in combined cycle
700 km in combined cycle
940 km on highway
930 km on highway
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Front wheel drive (FWD)
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
630'000 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
3 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes ML, Mercedes Vito
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. Mercedes E class might be a better choice in this respect.
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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 fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A6 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Mercedes E class, so Mercedes E class quality is probably slightly better
