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Audi A6 C5 or Mercedes-Benz E-Klasa W210?

1997–2004 vs 1995–2002 · Sedan/Wagon vs Sedan/Wagon

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Audi A6 C51997–2004 · 13 engines · Basis, Ambiente, Ambition, AdvanceSpecifications →Listings →
Mercedes-Benz E-Klasa W2101995–2002 · 14 engines · Classic, Elegance, Avantgarde, SportSpecifications →Listings →
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Audi A6 C51997–2004no listings
Mercedes-Benz E-Klasa W2101995–2002no listings
Dimensions
Length4,796 mm–4,833 mmLength4,800 mm–4,818 mm
Width1,810 mmWidth1,799 mm
Height1,453 mm–1,460 mmHeight1,428 mm–1,500 mm
Wheelbase2,760 mmWheelbase2,833 mm
Ground clearance120 mmGround clearance135 mm–150 mm
Trunk volume455 l–500 lTrunk volume520 l–540 l
Curb weight1,395 kg–1,770 kgCurb weight1,390 kg–1,660 kg
Fuel tank70 lFuel tank65 l–80 l
Engines
Production years1997–2004Production years1995–2002
Body typeSedan, WagonBody typeSedan, Wagon
Number of engines13Number of engines14
Power81–221 kW (110–300 hp)Power70–205 kW (95–279 hp)
Displacement (l)1.8–4.2Displacement (l)2.0–4.3
FuelDiesel, PetrolFuelPetrol, Diesel
GearboxManual, AutomaticGearboxManual, Automatic
DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)DrivetrainRear-wheel
Lowest consumption5.5 l/100 km · 1.9 TDI 130Lowest consumption6.2 l/100 km · E 220 CDI
Best 0–100 km/h6.7 s · 2.7 T quattroBest 0–100 km/h6.5 s · E 430
Top speed250 km/hTop speed250 km/h
Trim levelsBasis · Classic
Items in the base trim21 · BasisItems in the base trim19 · Classic
Items in the top trim30 · AmbitionItems in the top trim26 · Avantgarde
Equipment · Comfort6 · 5
Air Conditioning✓Air Conditioning✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment—
Front Power Windows✓Front Power Windows✓
Power Steering✓Power Steering✓
Power-adjustable mirrors✓Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior4 · 2
Fabric✓Fabric✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓Driver's Seat Height Adjustment—
Folding Rear Seat✓Folding Rear Seat—
Front centre armrest✓Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia1 · 1
Audio System✓Audio System—
12V Socket—12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 2
Heated Side Mirrors✓Heated Side Mirrors✓
Automatic Headlight Leveling—Automatic Headlight Leveling✓
Equipment · Safety5 · 5
Driver's Airbag✓Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag✓Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags✓Front Side Airbags✓
Brake assist (BAS)—Brake assist (BAS)✓
ABS✓ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓Electronic Stability Control (ESP)—
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking✓Central Locking✓
Immobilizer✓Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 2
Steel Wheels✓Steel Wheels✓
Full-size spare wheel✓Full-size spare wheel✓
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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Audi A6 C5 or Mercedes-Benz E-Klasa W210?

Length: Audi A6 C5 4,833 mm, Mercedes-Benz E-Klasa W210 4,818 mm (a 15 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,760 vs 2,833 mm. Boot: 500 vs 540 l.

Which uses less fuel — Audi A6 C5 or Mercedes-Benz E-Klasa W210?

The most frugal Audi A6 C5 uses 5.5 l/100 km (1.9 TDI 130); the most frugal Mercedes-Benz E-Klasa W210 6.2 l/100 km (E 220 CDI).

Which is more powerful — Audi A6 C5 or Mercedes-Benz E-Klasa W210?

The strongest Audi A6 C5 makes 221 kW (300 hp) (4.2 quattro); the strongest Mercedes-Benz E-Klasa W210 205 kW (279 hp) (E 430).

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