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 1 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
11.1
10.9
Audi A6 consumes 0.2 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 30 litres more fuel.
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
420'000 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 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
540 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
no data
540 litres
Mercedes E class has more luggage space. Audi A6 has 30 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes E class.
Turning diameter:
11.4 meters
11.4 meters
Gross weight (kg):
2`100
2`200
Safety:
no data
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
