Audi A6 2018 vs Mercedes E class 2016
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Audi A6 is available only with automatic gearbox, whereas Mercedes E class has both automatic and manual transmission options. | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Audi A6 is available with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Mercedes E class can be equipped with rear 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, Audi A6 also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs. | |||
| Engines: | 2.0 - 3.0 | 2.0 - 4.0 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 - 340 HP | 150 - 612 HP | |
| Torque: | 370 - 620 NM | 300 - 850 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.1 - 9.3 seconds | 3.4 - 8.4 seconds | |
| In general, Mercedes E 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): | 1.6 - 8.5 | 1.7 - 4.8 | |
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On average, Audi A6 equipped with diesel engines consume 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class. 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: | 4.94 m | 4.93 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Audi A6 is 1 cm longer than the Mercedes E class, 3 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 530 litres | 540 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1470 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Audi A6 has 10 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes E class. This could mean that the Audi A6 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.1 meters | 12.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A6 is 0.4 metres less than that of the Mercedes E class, which means Audi A6 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 2`405 | ~ 2`407 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 27 400 | 23 200 | |
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