Audi A6 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A6 engine produces 15 HP more power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 85 NM more than Mercedes E class. Thanks to more power Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 4.3 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
5.7
7.1
Real fuel consumption:
6.0 l/100km
7.2 l/100km
The Audi A6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A6 consumes 1.4 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 210 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A6 consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
65 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1220 km in combined cycle
910 km in combined cycle
1520 km on highway
1160 km on highway
1160 km with real consumption
900 km with real consumption
Audi A6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
Front wheel drive (FWD)
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Dimensions
Length:
4.80 m
4.80 m
Width:
1.81 m
1.80 m
Height:
1.45 m
1.42 m
Both cars are similar in size. Audi A6 and Mercedes E class are practically the same length.
Trunk capacity:
551 litres
515 litres
Audi A6 has more luggage capacity. Audi A6 has 36 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes E class.
Turning diameter:
11.7 meters
11.3 meters
The turning circle of the Audi A6 is 0.4 metres more than that of the Mercedes E class.
Mercedes E class has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Audi A6, so Mercedes E class quality could be a bit better.
