Audi A6 2011 vs Mercedes E class 2009
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| 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 | 1.8 - 6.2 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 177 - 300 HP | 136 - 525 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 - 500 NM | 270 - 630 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.6 - 9 seconds | 4.6 - 11.1 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): | 5.0 - 8.2 | 5.7 - 12.8 | |
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Audi A6 petrol engines consumes on average 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than Mercedes E class. On average, Audi A6 equipped with diesel engines consume 0.9 litres less 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: | 4.93 m | 4.90 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.51 m | |
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Audi A6 is larger, but lower. Audi A6 is 3 cm longer than the Mercedes E class, 2 cm wider, while the height of Audi A6 is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 565 litres | 695 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, 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: | 11.9 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A6 is 0.7 metres more than that of the Mercedes E class, which means Audi A6 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 2`338 kg | ~ 2`449 kg | |
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| Audi A6 is better rated in child safety tests. | |||
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 8800 | 8000 | |
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