Mercedes S class 2020 vs Audi A6 2025
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Mercedes S class is available with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Audi A6 can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, Mercedes S class also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs. | |||
| Engines: | 2.9 - 4.0 | 2.0 - 3.0 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 286 - 503 HP | 204 - 367 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 - 700 NM | 340 - 580 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.4 - 6.4 seconds | 4.7 - 8.2 seconds | |
| In general, Mercedes S class are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Audi A6. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 1.0 - 10.6 | 5.6 - 10.2 | |
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Mercedes S class petrol engines consumes on average 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than Audi A6. On average, Mercedes S class equipped with diesel engines consume 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.18 m | 5.00 m | |
| Width: | 1.92 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.45 m | |
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Mercedes S class is larger. Mercedes S class is 18 cm longer than the Audi A6, 5 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes S class is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 550 litres | 492 litres | |
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Mercedes S class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes S class has 58 litres more trunk space than the Audi A6. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 12.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes S class is 1.7 metres less than that of the Audi A6, which means Mercedes S class can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 2`848 | ~ 2`620 | |
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