Audi A6 C7 or Mercedes-Benz E-Klasa W212?

2011–2018 vs 2009–2016 · Sedan/Wagon vs Sedan/Wagon/Coupe/Convertible

In short

Length: A6 C7 4,933 mm, E-Klasa W212 4,895 mm — a 4 cm difference.
Boot: A6 C7 565 l, E-Klasa W212 695 l.
Lowest consumption: A6 C7 4.4 l/100 km, E-Klasa W212 5.1 l/100 km.
Power: A6 C7 100–230 kW, E-Klasa W212 100–386 kW.
Standard equipment: A6 C7 34 items (Basis), E-Klasa W212 26 items (Base).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Audi A6 C72011–2018 · 14 engines · Basis, Ambition, S line, SESpecifications →Listings →

Mercedes-Benz E-Klasa W2122009–2016 · 14 engines · Base, Elegance, Avantgarde, AMG LineSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Audi A6 C72011–2018no listings	Mercedes-Benz E-Klasa W2122009–2016no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,915 mm–4,933 mm	Length4,698 mm–4,895 mm
Width	Width1,874 mm	Width1,786 mm–1,874 mm
Height	Height1,455 mm–1,461 mm	Height1,397 mm–1,511 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,912 mm	Wheelbase2,760 mm–2,874 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance120 mm	Ground clearance115 mm–140 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume375 l–565 l	Trunk volume390 l–695 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,565 kg–1,880 kg	Curb weight1,580 kg–1,840 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank65 l–75 l	Fuel tank59 l–80 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2011–2018	Production years2009–2016
Body type	Body typeSedan, Wagon	Body typeSedan, Wagon, Coupe, Convertible
Number of engines	Number of engines14	Number of engines14
Power	Power100–230 kW (136–313 hp)	Power100–386 kW (136–525 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.8–3.0	Displacement (l)1.8–5.5
Fuel	FuelDiesel, Petrol, Hybrid	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxAutomatic, Manual
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainRear-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption4.4 l/100 km · 2.0 TDI 190	Lowest consumption5.1 l/100 km · E 220 CDI
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h5.1 s · 3.0 BiTDI quattro	Best 0–100 km/h4.4 s · E 63 AMG
Top speed	Top speed250 km/h	Top speed250 km/h
Trim levelsBasis · Base
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim34 · Basis	Items in the base trim26 · Base
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim36 · S line	Items in the top trim37 · AMG Line
Equipment · Comfort10 · 7
Climate Control, 1-zone	Climate Control, 1-zone—	Climate Control, 1-zone✓
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✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Push-button Start	Push-button Start✓	Push-button Start—
Start-Stop System	Start-Stop System✓	Start-Stop System—
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior4 · 1
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Leather Steering Wheel	Leather Steering Wheel✓	Leather Steering Wheel—
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat—
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest—
Equipment · Multimedia3 · 2
Bluetooth	Bluetooth✓	Bluetooth✓
USB Port	USB Port✓	USB Port—
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights2 · 2
Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights	Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights✓	Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights—
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors—	Heated Side Mirrors✓
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights✓	Daytime Running Lights✓
Equipment · Safety11 · 10
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✓
Driver's Knee Airbag	Driver's Knee Airbag✓	Driver's Knee Airbag✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
Hill Start Assist	Hill Start Assist✓	Hill Start Assist✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓	Tyre Pressure Monitoring—
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 2
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels—	Steel Wheels✓
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels—
R16 Wheels	R16 Wheels✓	R16 Wheels✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Audi A6 C7 or Mercedes-Benz E-Klasa W212?

Length: Audi A6 C7 4,933 mm, Mercedes-Benz E-Klasa W212 4,895 mm (a 38 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,912 vs 2,874 mm. Boot: 565 vs 695 l.

Which uses less fuel — Audi A6 C7 or Mercedes-Benz E-Klasa W212?

The most frugal Audi A6 C7 uses 4.4 l/100 km (2.0 TDI 190); the most frugal Mercedes-Benz E-Klasa W212 5.1 l/100 km (E 220 CDI).

Which is more powerful — Audi A6 C7 or Mercedes-Benz E-Klasa W212?

The strongest Audi A6 C7 makes 230 kW (313 hp) (3.0 BiTDI quattro); the strongest Mercedes-Benz E-Klasa W212 386 kW (525 hp) (E 63 AMG).

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