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):
11.1
10.4
The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A6 consumes 0.7 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 105 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
80 litres
80 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
720 km in combined cycle
760 km in combined cycle
900 km on highway
1060 km on highway
Mercedes E class 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
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
