Mercedes E class is a more dynamic driving. Audi A6 engine produces 13 HP less power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 10 NM less than Mercedes E class. Due to the lower power, Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
10.6
9.4
The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A6 consumes 1.2 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 180 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
65 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
660 km in combined cycle
690 km in combined cycle
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
Front wheel drive (FWD)
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
530'000 km
420'000 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 Audi A6 engine could be longer.
Engine production duration:
8 years
13 years
Engine spread:
Used only for this car
Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes CLK, Mercedes SLK
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 the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity:
546 litres
540 litres
Audi A6 has 6 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes E class.
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
