Audi A6 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes E class engine produces 33 HP less power than Audi A6, whereas torque is 40 NM less than Audi A6. Due to the lower power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
10.6
9.7
Real fuel consumption:
11.4 l/100km
11.3 l/100km
The Audi A6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes E class consumes 0.9 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 135 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes E class consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6.
Fuel tank capacity:
65 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
610 km in combined cycle
720 km in combined cycle
830 km on highway
950 km on highway
570 km with real consumption
610 km with real consumption
Audi A6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive)
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
420'000 km
350'000 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 Mercedes E class engine could be longer.
Engine production duration:
10 years
4 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes CLK
Used also on Audi A8
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.
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 40 percent more cases than Audi A6, so Audi A6 quality is probably significantly better
