Mercedes E class and Audi A6 have the same engine power, but Mercedes E class torque is 10 NM more than Audi A6. Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
10.9
9.7
Real fuel consumption:
11.5 l/100km
10.0 l/100km
The Audi A6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes E class consumes 1.2 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 180 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes E class consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6.
Fuel tank capacity:
65 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
590 km in combined cycle
720 km in combined cycle
810 km on highway
980 km on highway
560 km with real consumption
700 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)
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
420'000 km
390'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
10 years
4 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes CLK
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 2.4 engine: The BDW engine's timing chain, expected to be long-lasting, typically lasts only 100,000–150,000 km, depending on driving habits. If a cold engine produces a distinct rattling sound, the chain may have ... More about Audi A6 2004 2.4 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, while the height of Mercedes E class is 1 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
540 litres
546 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
540 litres
no data
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 15 percent more cases than Audi A6, so Audi A6 quality is probably better
