Mercedes E class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes E class engine produces 11 HP more power than Audi A6, but torque is 10 NM less than Audi A6. Thanks to more power Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
11.2
11.6
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:
620 km in combined cycle
600 km in combined cycle
830 km on highway
810 km on highway
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive)
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
450'000 km
470'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
10 years
3 years
Engine spread:
Used also on Mercedes SL
Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Audi A4
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.
