Audi A6 (1997 – 2001) vs Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse AMG (1997 – 2002): specs compared
The Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse AMG is the more powerful of the two, with up to 354 hp against 300 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.7 s against 6.9 s. The Audi A6 uses less fuel, from 5.6 L/100 km against 12.1 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,135 kg against 1,610 kg.
| Specification |
Audi
A6
1997 – 2001
|
Mercedes-Benz
E-Klasse AMG
1997 – 2002
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 1997 – 2001 | 1997 – 2002 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 31 | 1 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD · AWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 110 – 300 hp | 354 hp |
| Torque | 168 – 400 Nm | 530 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.9 – 14.5 s | 5.7 s |
| Top speed | 188 – 249 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.6 – 13.0 L/100 km | 12.1 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,796 mm | 4,818 mm |
| Width | 1,811 mm | 1,796 mm |
| Height | 1,453 mm | 1,412 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,761 mm | 2,832 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,135 – 1,725 kg | 1,610 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.