Mercedes E class engine produces 21 HP less power than Audi A6, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite less power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
11.4
13.1
Real fuel consumption:
11.8 l/100km
14.2 l/100km
The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes E class consumes 1.7 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 255 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes E class consumes 2.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
82 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
610 km in combined cycle
620 km in combined cycle
820 km on highway
850 km on highway
590 km with real consumption
570 km with real consumption
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive)
Audi A6 1998: 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:
4.82 m
4.83 m
Width:
1.80 m
1.85 m
Height:
1.47 m
1.48 m
Mercedes E class is smaller. Mercedes E class is 1 cm shorter than the Audi A6, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes E class is 1 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
600 litres
455 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1975 litres
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Mercedes E class has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes E class has 145 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:
11.3 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.
