Mercedes E class 2002 vs Audi A6 2005

 
Mercedes E class
2002 - 2004
Audi A6
2005 - 2008
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 3.2 Petrol3.2 Petrol

Performance

Power: 224 HP255 HP
Torque: 315 NM330 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 7.7 seconds7 seconds
Audi A6 is a more dynamic driving.
Mercedes E class engine produces 31 HP less power than Audi A6, whereas torque is 15 NM less than Audi A6. Due to the lower power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 9.99.6
Real fuel consumption: 10.7 l/100km11.9 l/100km
The Mercedes E class is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise.
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.
But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes E class consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6.
Fuel tank capacity: 80 litres70 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 800 km in combined cycle720 km in combined cycle
1060 km on highway980 km on highway
740 km with real consumption580 km with real consumption
Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

Drive type

Wheel drive type: Rear wheel drive (RWD)Front wheel drive (FWD)

Dimensions

Length: 4.82 m4.92 m
Width: 1.82 m1.86 m
Height: 1.45 m1.46 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 litres546 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
540 litresno data
Mercedes E class has 6 litres less trunk space than the Audi A6.
Turning diameter: 11.4 meters12 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.
Gross weight (kg): 2`1702`150
Safety:
Quality:
average

above average
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
Average price (€): 30003800
Pros and Cons: Mercedes E klase has
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • better manoeuvrability
  • lower price
Audi A6 has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • fewer faults
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