Mercedes E class is a more dynamic driving. Audi A6 engine produces 10 HP less power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 60 NM less than Mercedes E class. Due to the lower power, Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.3
7.2
Real fuel consumption:
8.6 l/100km
8.5 l/100km
By specification Audi A6 consumes 0.1 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 15 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A6 consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class.
Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes ML, Mercedes R klase
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
