Audi A6 Allroad C5 or Mercedes-Benz E-Klasa W211?

2000–2005 vs 2002–2009 · Wagon vs Sedan/Wagon

In short

Length: A6 Allroad C5 4,821 mm, E-Klasa W211 4,855 mm — a 3 cm difference.
Boot: A6 Allroad C5 455 l, E-Klasa W211 690 l.
Lowest consumption: A6 Allroad C5 8.6 l/100 km, E-Klasa W211 5.8 l/100 km.
Power: A6 Allroad C5 120–221 kW, E-Klasa W211 100–378 kW.
Standard equipment: A6 Allroad C5 34 items (Basis), E-Klasa W211 26 items (Classic).
On Autodrom: E-Klasa W211 from €6,600 (2 listings); no A6 Allroad C5 is listed right now.

Audi A6 Allroad C52000–2005 · 6 engines · Basis, ExclusivSpecifications →Listings →

Mercedes-Benz E-Klasa W2112002–2009 · 14 engines · Classic, Elegance, Avantgarde, Sport EditionSpecifications →2 listings from €6,600 →

Only differences

better value

	Audi A6 Allroad C52000–2005no listings	Mercedes-Benz E-Klasa W2112002–20092 listings · from €6,600
Dimensions
Length	Length4,810 mm–4,821 mm	Length4,818 mm–4,855 mm
Width	Width1,851 mm–1,852 mm	Width1,822 mm–1,834 mm
Height	Height1,512 mm–1,528 mm	Height1,452 mm–1,500 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,759 mm	Wheelbase2,854 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance142 mm–180 mm	Ground clearance120 mm–150 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume455 l	Trunk volume540 l–690 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,815 kg–1,880 kg	Curb weight1,495 kg–1,765 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank70 l	Fuel tank65 l–80 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2000–2005	Production years2002–2009
Body type	Body typeWagon	Body typeSedan, Wagon
Number of engines	Number of engines6	Number of engines14
Power	Power120–221 kW (163–300 hp)	Power100–378 kW (136–514 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)2.5–4.2	Displacement (l)1.8–6.2
Fuel	FuelDiesel, Petrol	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxAutomatic, Manual	GearboxAutomatic, Manual
Drivetrain	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainRear-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption8.6 l/100 km · 2.5 TDI 180	Lowest consumption5.8 l/100 km · E 220 CDI
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h7 s · 2.7 T 250	Best 0–100 km/h4.5 s · E 63 AMG
Top speed	Top speed240 km/h	Top speed250 km/h
Trim levelsBasis · Classic
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim34 · Basis	Items in the base trim26 · Classic
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim42 · Exclusiv	Items in the top trim32 · Avantgarde
Equipment · Comfort8 · 10
Climate Control, 2-zone	Climate Control, 2-zone✓	Climate Control, 2-zone✓
Rear Air Vents	Rear Air Vents✓	Rear Air Vents✓
Cruise Control	Cruise Control✓	Cruise Control✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment—	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment—	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel—	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Air suspension	Air suspension✓	Air suspension—
Equipment · Interior7 · 2
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Front Seats Height Adjustment	Front Seats Height Adjustment✓	Front Seats Height Adjustment—
Leather Steering Wheel	Leather Steering Wheel✓	Leather Steering Wheel—
Rear Armrest	Rear Armrest✓	Rear Armrest—
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat—
Load Cover	Load Cover✓	Load Cover—
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 1
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System—
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights2 · 1
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors✓
Fog Lights	Fog Lights✓	Fog Lights—
Equipment · Safety7 · 8
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags—	Curtain Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts—	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Traction Control	Traction Control✓	Traction Control—
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Equipment · Anti-theft3 · 2
Alarm	Alarm✓	Alarm—
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior5 · 2
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels—	Steel Wheels✓
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels—
R16 Wheels	R16 Wheels✓	R16 Wheels—
Roof Rails	Roof Rails✓	Roof Rails—
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel✓	Compact spare wheel✓
Engine skid plate	Engine skid plate✓	Engine skid plate—
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings2
Price from	Price fromnot specified	Price from€6,600
Average price	Average pricenot specified	Average price€7,250

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Audi A6 Allroad C5 or Mercedes-Benz E-Klasa W211?

Length: Mercedes-Benz E-Klasa W211 4,855 mm, Audi A6 Allroad C5 4,821 mm (a 34 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,854 vs 2,759 mm. Boot: 690 vs 455 l.

Which uses less fuel — Audi A6 Allroad C5 or Mercedes-Benz E-Klasa W211?

The most frugal Audi A6 Allroad C5 uses 8.6 l/100 km (2.5 TDI 180); the most frugal Mercedes-Benz E-Klasa W211 5.8 l/100 km (E 220 CDI).

Which is more powerful — Audi A6 Allroad C5 or Mercedes-Benz E-Klasa W211?

The strongest Audi A6 Allroad C5 makes 221 kW (300 hp) (4.2 V8 300); the strongest Mercedes-Benz E-Klasa W211 378 kW (514 hp) (E 63 AMG).

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