Audi A6 (2001 – 2004) vs Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse and predecessors (2002 – 2006): specs compared
The Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse and predecessors is the more powerful of the two, with up to 314 hp against 300 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.6 s against 6.8 s. The Audi A6 uses less fuel, from 5.7 L/100 km against 6.1 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,395 kg against 1,570 kg.
| Specification |
Audi
A6
2001 – 2004
|
Mercedes-Benz
E-Klasse and predecessors
2002 – 2006
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 2001 – 2004 | 2002 – 2006 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 24 | 24 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Diesel, Petrol, Gas / other |
| Drive | FWD · AWD | RWD · AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 131 – 299 hp | 122 – 314 hp |
| Torque | 195 – 400 Nm | 240 – 730 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.8 – 11.1 s | 5.6 – 12.1 s |
| Top speed | 198 – 250 km/h | 203 – 250 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.7 – 13.0 L/100 km | 6.1 – 12.1 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,798 mm | 4,818 mm |
| Width | 1,808 mm | 1,821 mm |
| Height | 1,450 mm | 1,430 – 1,499 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,758 mm | 2,855 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,395 – 1,750 kg | 1,570 – 1,890 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.