Audi A6 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes E class engine produces 14 HP more power than Audi A6, but torque is 30 NM less than Audi A6. Despite the higher power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
8.5
8.2
Real fuel consumption:
10.3 l/100km
9.5 l/100km
The Audi A6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes E class consumes 0.3 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 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes E class consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6.
Fuel tank capacity:
65 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
760 km in combined cycle
850 km in combined cycle
630 km with real consumption
730 km with real consumption
Audi A6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Front wheel drive (FWD)
Dimensions
Length:
4.82 m
4.92 m
Width:
1.82 m
1.86 m
Height:
1.45 m
1.46 m
Mercedes E class is smaller. Mercedes E class is 10 cm shorter than the Audi A6, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes E class is 1 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
540 litres
546 litres
Mercedes E class has 6 litres less trunk space than the Audi A6.
Turning diameter:
11.4 meters
12 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.6 metres less than that of the Audi A6, which means Mercedes E class can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Audi A6 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes E class has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Audi A6, so Audi A6 quality is probably slightly better
