Audi A6 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A6 engine produces 16 HP more power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Mercedes E class. Thanks to more power Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
10.8
10.3
Real fuel consumption:
10.6 l/100km
11.1 l/100km
By specification Audi A6 consumes 0.5 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 75 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Audi A6 consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class.
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 Audi A6 engine could be longer.
Engine production duration:
3 years
10 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A4, Audi A8
Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes CLK
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
4.82 m
Width:
1.78 m
1.82 m
Height:
1.43 m
1.45 m
Audi A6 is smaller. Audi A6 is 2 cm shorter than the Mercedes E class, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Audi A6 is 2 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
510 litres
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Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
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540 litres
Turning diameter:
11.4 meters
11.4 meters
Gross weight (kg):
2`040
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Safety:
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Quality:
Mercedes E class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A6 has serious deffects in 245 percent more cases than Mercedes E class, so Mercedes E class quality is probably significantly better
