Audi A6 2012 vs Mercedes E class 2013
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: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Audi A6 is available only with 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, Mercedes E class also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs. | |||
| Engines: | 3.0 | 2.0 - 5.5 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 - 313 HP | 136 - 558 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 - 650 NM | 270 - 720 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.6 - 7.5 seconds | 3.8 - 10.9 seconds | |
| In general, Audi A6 are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Mercedes E class. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 - 8.9 | 5.0 - 10.5 | |
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Audi A6 petrol engines consumes on average 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than Mercedes E class. On average, Audi A6 equipped with diesel engines consume 0.9 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 | 4.91 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.53 m | 1.51 m | |
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Audi A6 is larger. Audi A6 is 4 cm longer than the Mercedes E class, 4 cm wider, while the height of Audi A6 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 565 litres | 695 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 1950 litres | |
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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 | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A6 is 0.2 metres more than that of the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 2`519 kg | ~ 2`488 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 10 600 | 10 600 | |
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