Mercedes E class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes E class engine produces 13 HP more power than Audi A6, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Audi A6. Thanks to more power Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
9.9
12.2
The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes E class consumes 2.3 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 345 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
65 litres
80 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
650 km in combined cycle
650 km in combined cycle
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive)
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
420'000 km
530'000 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 Audi A6 engine could be longer.
Engine production duration:
13 years
8 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes CLK, Mercedes SLK
Used only for this car
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.
Audi A6 2004 3.0 engine: This engine is known for several recurring issues, most notably the short lifespan of ignition coils, which frequently fail and cause the engine to misfire. This issue is typically accompanied by a Check ... More about Audi A6 2004 3.0 engine
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 the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity:
540 litres
546 litres
Mercedes E class has 6 litres less trunk space than the Audi A6.
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
