Audi A6 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A6 engine produces 21 HP more power than Mercedes E class, but torque is 50 NM less than Mercedes E class. Thanks to more power Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
8.4
6.9
Real fuel consumption:
9.4 l/100km
8.3 l/100km
The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A6 consumes 1.5 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 225 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A6 consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class.
Fuel tank capacity:
80 litres
80 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
950 km in combined cycle
1150 km in combined cycle
1230 km on highway
1480 km on highway
850 km with real consumption
960 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.
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
470'000 km
630'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mercedes E class engine could be longer.
Engine production duration:
3 years
4 years
Engine spread:
Used also on Volkswagen Phaeton
Used also on Mercedes S klase
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts.
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
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
no data
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 15 percent more cases than Audi A6, so Audi A6 quality is probably better