Audi A6 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A6 and Mercedes E class have the same engine power, but Audi A6 torque is 10 NM more than Mercedes E class. Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
10.1
10.4
Real fuel consumption:
9.8 l/100km
10.5 l/100km
The Audi A6 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Audi A6 consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class, which means that by driving the Audi A6 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A6 consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class.
Fuel tank capacity:
80 litres
80 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
790 km in combined cycle
760 km in combined cycle
1020 km on highway
1060 km on highway
810 km with real consumption
760 km with real consumption
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
Front wheel drive (FWD)
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
460'000 km
700'000 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:
3 years
9 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A4, Audi A8
Used also on Mercedes S klase
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts.
Dimensions
Length:
4.80 m
4.80 m
Width:
1.78 m
1.80 m
Height:
1.43 m
1.42 m
Both cars are similar in size. Audi A6 and Mercedes E class are practically the same length.
Trunk capacity:
510 litres
500 litres
Audi A6 has 10 litres more 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
