Audi RS6 C5 or Mercedes-Benz E-Klasa W211?

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

In short

Boot: RS6 C5 455 l, E-Klasa W211 690 l.
Lowest consumption: RS6 C5 14.5 l/100 km, E-Klasa W211 5.8 l/100 km.
Power: RS6 C5 331–353 kW, E-Klasa W211 100–378 kW.
Standard equipment: RS6 C5 38 items (Basis), E-Klasa W211 26 items (Classic).
On Autodrom: E-Klasa W211 from €6,600 (2 listings); no RS6 C5 is listed right now.

Audi RS6 C52002–2004 · 3 engines · Basis, plusSpecifications →Listings →

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

Only differences

better value

	Audi RS6 C52002–2004no listings	Mercedes-Benz E-Klasa W2112002–20092 listings · from €6,600
Dimensions
Length	Length4,850 mm–4,852 mm	Length4,818 mm–4,855 mm
Width	Width1,850 mm	Width1,822 mm–1,834 mm
Height	Height1,428 mm–1,439 mm	Height1,452 mm–1,500 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,759 mm–2,760 mm	Wheelbase2,854 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance110 mm	Ground clearance120 mm–150 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume424 l–455 l	Trunk volume540 l–690 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,865 kg–1,935 kg	Curb weight1,495 kg–1,765 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank82 l	Fuel tank65 l–80 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2002–2004	Production years2002–2009
Body type	Body typeWagon, Sedan	Body typeSedan, Wagon
Number of engines	Number of engines3	Number of engines14
Power	Power331–353 kW (450–480 hp)	Power100–378 kW (136–514 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)4.2	Displacement (l)1.8–6.2
Fuel	FuelPetrol	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxAutomatic	GearboxAutomatic, Manual
Drivetrain	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainRear-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption14.5 l/100 km · 4.2 Biturbo Limousine	Lowest consumption5.8 l/100 km · E 220 CDI
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h4.6 s · 4.2 Biturbo plus Avant	Best 0–100 km/h4.5 s · E 63 AMG
Top speed	Top speed280 km/h	Top speed250 km/h
Trim levelsBasis · Classic
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim38 · Basis	Items in the base trim26 · Classic
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim41 · plus	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✓
Sport suspension	Sport suspension✓	Sport suspension—
Equipment · Interior8 · 2
Fabric	Fabric—	Fabric✓
Leather	Leather✓	Leather—
Electric Front Seats	Electric Front Seats✓	Electric Front Seats—
Heated Front Seats	Heated Front Seats✓	Heated Front Seats—
Sport Seats	Sport Seats✓	Sport Seats—
Leather Steering Wheel	Leather Steering Wheel✓	Leather Steering Wheel—
Rear Armrest	Rear Armrest✓	Rear Armrest—
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat—
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 1
Premium Audio System	Premium Audio System✓	Premium Audio System—
Navigation System	Navigation System✓	Navigation System—
12V Socket	12V Socket—	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights5 · 1
Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights	Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights✓	Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights—
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors✓
Fog Lights	Fog Lights✓	Fog Lights—
Rain Sensor	Rain Sensor✓	Rain Sensor—
Headlight Washers	Headlight Washers✓	Headlight Washers—
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✓
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 · Exterior3 · 2
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels—	Steel Wheels✓
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels—
R18 Wheels	R18 Wheels✓	R18 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 RS6 C5 or Mercedes-Benz E-Klasa W211?

Length: Mercedes-Benz E-Klasa W211 4,855 mm, Audi RS6 C5 4,852 mm (a 3 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,854 vs 2,760 mm. Boot: 690 vs 455 l.

Which uses less fuel — Audi RS6 C5 or Mercedes-Benz E-Klasa W211?

The most frugal Audi RS6 C5 uses 14.5 l/100 km (4.2 Biturbo Limousine); the most frugal Mercedes-Benz E-Klasa W211 5.8 l/100 km (E 220 CDI).

Which is more powerful — Audi RS6 C5 or Mercedes-Benz E-Klasa W211?

The strongest Audi RS6 C5 makes 353 kW (480 hp) (4.2 Biturbo plus Avant); the strongest Mercedes-Benz E-Klasa W211 378 kW (514 hp) (E 63 AMG).

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