Audi A6 engine produces 11 HP less power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 22 NM less than Mercedes E class. Due to the lower power, Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
9.9
9.1
Real fuel consumption:
9.6 l/100km
9.0 l/100km
The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A6 consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A6 could require 120 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A6 consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class.
Fuel tank capacity:
80 litres
65 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
800 km in combined cycle
710 km in combined cycle
1030 km on highway
940 km on highway
830 km with real consumption
720 km with real consumption
Audi A6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive)
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Audi A6 has 4x4: The vehicle features full-time Quattro IV all-wheel drive with Torsen center differential and electronic traction control, which operates at speeds up to 40 km/h (25 mph) and applies braking to spinning wheels, with the effect of locking the front and rear differentials.
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
460'000 km
580'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mercedes E class engine could be longer.
Engine production duration:
6 years
8 years
Engine spread:
Used only for this car
Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes CLK, Mercedes SLK
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes E class might be a better choice in this respect.
Dimensions
Length:
4.80 m
4.80 m
Width:
1.78 m
1.80 m
Height:
1.43 m
1.44 m
Both cars are similar in size. Audi A6 and Mercedes E class are practically the same length.
Trunk capacity:
510 litres
515 litres
Audi A6 has 5 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes E class.
Turning diameter:
11.4 meters
11.3 meters
The turning circle of the Audi A6 is 0.1 metres more than that of the Mercedes E class.
Mercedes E class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A6 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Mercedes E class, so Mercedes E class quality is probably slightly better
