Audi A6 2011 vs Mercedes E class 2013
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 - 5.5 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 177 - 300 HP | 136 - 558 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 - 500 NM | 270 - 720 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.5 - 8.7 seconds | 3.7 - 10.2 seconds | |
| Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 - 8.2 | 4.7 - 10.3 | |
|
Audi A6 petrol engines consumes on average 0.1 litres more 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! | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.92 m | 4.88 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Audi A6 is 4 cm longer than the Mercedes E class, 2 cm wider, while the height of Audi A6 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 530 litres | 540 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: | 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`244 | ~ 2`349 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Mercedes E class scores higher in safety tests. The Audi A6 scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 11 600 | 16 800 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Audi A6 has
|
Mercedes E klase has
| |