Audi S6 (1994 – 1997) vs Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse and predecessors (1993 – 1995): specs compared
The Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse and predecessors is the more powerful of the two, with up to 326 hp against 280 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.7 s against 5.9 s. It uses less fuel, from 6.7 L/100 km against 10.7 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,340 kg against 1,621 kg. At 4,798 mm, the Audi S6 is 58 mm longer than the Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse and predecessors.
| Specification |
Audi
S6
1994 – 1997
|
Mercedes-Benz
E-Klasse and predecessors
1993 – 1995
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 1994 – 1997 | 1993 – 1995 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 4 | 11 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | AWD | RWD · AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 230 – 280 hp | 75 – 326 hp |
| Torque | 350 – 400 Nm | 130 – 480 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.9 – 8.1 s | 5.7 – 18.5 s |
| Top speed | 237 – 249 km/h | 159 – 250 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 10.7 – 13.0 L/100 km | 6.7 – 11.8 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,798 mm | 4,740 mm |
| Width | 1,803 mm | 1,740 – 1,880 mm |
| Height | 1,430 mm | 1,420 – 1,445 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,692 mm | 2,799 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,621 – 1,740 kg | 1,340 – 1,749 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.