Audi A6 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A6 engine produces 41 HP more power than Mercedes E class, but torque is 110 NM less than Mercedes E class. Thanks to more power Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
11.0
6.3
The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A6 consumes 4.7 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 705 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
65 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
630 km in combined cycle
1030 km in combined cycle
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
Engine production duration:
4 years
8 years
Engine spread:
Used only for this car
Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes Vito
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes E class might be a better choice in this respect.
Dimensions
Length:
4.92 m
4.82 m
Width:
1.86 m
1.82 m
Height:
1.46 m
1.45 m
Audi A6 is larger. Audi A6 is 10 cm longer than the Mercedes E class, 4 cm wider, while the height of Audi A6 is 1 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
546 litres
540 litres
Audi A6 has 6 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes E class.
Turning diameter:
12 meters
11.4 meters
The turning circle of the Audi A6 is 0.6 metres more than that of the Mercedes E class, which means Audi A6 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Audi A6 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes E class has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Audi A6, so Audi A6 quality is probably slightly better
