Audi A6 C6 or Mercedes-Benz E-Klasa W211?

2004–2011 vs 2002–2009 · Sedan/Wagon vs Sedan/Wagon

In short

Length: A6 C6 4,933 mm, E-Klasa W211 4,855 mm — a 8 cm difference.
Boot: A6 C6 565 l, E-Klasa W211 690 l.
Lowest consumption: A6 C6 6 l/100 km, E-Klasa W211 5.8 l/100 km.
Power: A6 C6 103–257 kW, E-Klasa W211 100–378 kW.
Standard equipment: A6 C6 30 items (Basis), E-Klasa W211 26 items (Classic).
On Autodrom: E-Klasa W211 from €6,600 (2 listings); no A6 C6 is listed right now.

Audi A6 C62004–2011 · 12 engines · Basis, Ambiente, S line, AmbitionSpecifications →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 C62004–2011no listings	Mercedes-Benz E-Klasa W2112002–20092 listings · from €6,600
Dimensions
Length	Length4,916 mm–4,933 mm	Length4,818 mm–4,855 mm
Width	Width1,855 mm	Width1,822 mm–1,834 mm
Height	Height1,459 mm–1,463 mm	Height1,452 mm–1,500 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,843 mm	Wheelbase2,854 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance120 mm	Ground clearance120 mm–150 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume546 l–565 l	Trunk volume540 l–690 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,520 kg–1,850 kg	Curb weight1,495 kg–1,765 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank70 l–80 l	Fuel tank65 l–80 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2004–2011	Production years2002–2009
Body type	Body typeSedan, Wagon	Body typeSedan, Wagon
Number of engines	Number of engines12	Number of engines14
Power	Power103–257 kW (140–349 hp)	Power100–378 kW (136–514 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)2.0–4.2	Displacement (l)1.8–6.2
Fuel	FuelDiesel, Petrol	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxAutomatic, Manual
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainRear-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption6 l/100 km · 2.0 TDI	Lowest consumption5.8 l/100 km · E 220 CDI
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h5.9 s · 3.0 TFSI quattro	Best 0–100 km/h4.5 s · E 63 AMG
Top speed	Top speed250 km/h	Top speed250 km/h
Trim levelsBasis · Classic
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim30 · Basis	Items in the base trim26 · Classic
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim35 · S line	Items in the top trim32 · Avantgarde
Equipment · Comfort9 · 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✓
Equipment · Interior4 · 2
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Front Seats Height Adjustment	Front Seats Height Adjustment✓	Front Seats Height Adjustment—
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat—
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia3 · 1
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System—
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input—
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 1
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors✓
Equipment · Safety8 · 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✓
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-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 2
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels—	Steel Wheels✓
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels—
R16 Wheels	R16 Wheels✓	R16 Wheels—
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel✓	Compact spare wheel✓
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 C6 or Mercedes-Benz E-Klasa W211?

Length: Audi A6 C6 4,933 mm, Mercedes-Benz E-Klasa W211 4,855 mm (a 78 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,843 vs 2,854 mm. Boot: 565 vs 690 l.

Which uses less fuel — Audi A6 C6 or Mercedes-Benz E-Klasa W211?

The most frugal Audi A6 C6 uses 6 l/100 km (2.0 TDI); the most frugal Mercedes-Benz E-Klasa W211 5.8 l/100 km (E 220 CDI).

Which is more powerful — Audi A6 C6 or Mercedes-Benz E-Klasa W211?

The strongest Audi A6 C6 makes 257 kW (349 hp) (4.2 FSI quattro); the strongest Mercedes-Benz E-Klasa W211 378 kW (514 hp) (E 63 AMG).

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