Audi A6 engine produces 3 HP less power than Mercedes E class, but torque is 10 NM more than Mercedes E class.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
11.3
10.9
Real fuel consumption:
11.0 l/100km
11.5 l/100km
By specification Audi A6 consumes 0.4 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 60 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.
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.
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`090
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
