Audi A6 2014 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: | 272 - 333 HP | 136 - 558 HP | |
| Torque: | 440 - 580 NM | 270 - 720 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.3 - 6.2 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): | 5.6 - 7.6 | 5.0 - 10.5 | |
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Audi A6 petrol engines consumes on average 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than Mercedes E class. On average, Audi A6 equipped with diesel engines consume 0.2 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: | 1.51 m | 1.51 m | |
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Audi A6 is larger. Audi A6 is 3 cm longer than the Mercedes E class, 4 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 565 litres | 695 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1680 litres | 1950 litres | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Audi A6 has 130 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. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes E class (by 270 litres). | |||
| 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 (kg): | ~ 2`485 | ~ 2`488 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Mercedes E class is better rated in child safety tests. The Audi A6 scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 15 400 | 11 200 | |
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