Mercedes E class engine produces 21 HP less power than Audi A6, but torque is 310 NM more than Audi A6.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
9.3
12.0
Real fuel consumption:
10.5 l/100km
14.0 l/100km
The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes E class consumes 2.7 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 405 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes E class consumes 3.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6.
Fuel tank capacity:
80 litres
80 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
860 km in combined cycle
660 km in combined cycle
1140 km on highway
900 km on highway
760 km with real consumption
570 km with real consumption
Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive)
Audi A6 2004: 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
4.92 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:
530 litres
546 litres
Mercedes E class has 16 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
