Audi A6 Avant (1998 – 2001) vs Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse T-Modell (1999 – 2003): specs compared
The Audi A6 Avant is the more powerful of the two, with up to 300 hp against 279 hp. The Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse T-Modell is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.9 s against 7.1 s. The Audi A6 Avant has the higher top speed: 250 km/h against 243 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 5.6 L/100 km against 6.2 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,390 kg against 1,510 kg.
| Specification |
Audi
A6 Avant
1998 – 2001
|
Mercedes-Benz
E-Klasse T-Modell
1999 – 2003
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 1998 – 2001 | 1999 – 2003 |
| Body style | Avant · Estate / wagon | T-modell · Estate / wagon |
| Variants | 28 | 9 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | FWD · AWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 110 – 300 hp | 136 – 279 hp |
| Torque | 168 – 400 Nm | 190 – 470 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.1 – 15.0 s | 6.9 – 11.0 s |
| Top speed | 187 – 250 km/h | 198 – 243 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.6 – 13.1 L/100 km | 6.2 – 11.4 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,796 mm | 4,839 mm |
| Width | 1,811 mm | 1,798 mm |
| Height | 1,453 mm | 1,504 – 1,506 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,761 mm | 2,832 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,390 – 1,790 kg | 1,510 – 1,670 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.