Audi A6 engine produces 19 HP less power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Mercedes E class.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
11.3
10.4
Real fuel consumption:
11.0 l/100km
10.5 l/100km
The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A6 consumes 0.9 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 135 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A6 consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class.
Fuel tank capacity:
80 litres
80 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
700 km in combined cycle
760 km in combined cycle
900 km on highway
1060 km on highway
720 km with real consumption
760 km with real consumption
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.
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
