Mercedes E class is a more dynamic driving. Audi A6 engine produces 11 HP less power than Mercedes E class, but torque is 10 NM more than Mercedes E class. Due to the lower power, Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
10.3
11.0
Real fuel consumption:
10.6 l/100km
10.8 l/100km
The Audi A6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A6 consumes 0.7 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 105 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A6 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class.
Fuel tank capacity:
80 litres
80 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
770 km in combined cycle
720 km in combined cycle
750 km with real consumption
740 km with real consumption
Audi A6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive)
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
460'000 km
450'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
3 years
10 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A4, Audi A8
Used also on Mercedes SL
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
1.44 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
