Audi S6 Avant (1994 – 1997) vs Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse and predecessors (1995 – 1999): specs compared
The Audi S6 Avant is the more powerful of the two, with up to 290 hp against 279 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.0 s against 6.6 s. The Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse and predecessors uses less fuel, from 6.3 L/100 km against 10.9 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,440 kg against 1,675 kg.
| Specification |
Audi
S6 Avant
1994 – 1997
|
Mercedes-Benz
E-Klasse and predecessors
1995 – 1999
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 1994 – 1997 | 1995 – 1999 |
| Body style | Avant · Estate / wagon | — |
| Variants | 4 | 19 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | AWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 230 – 280 hp | 88 – 279 hp |
| Torque | 350 – 400 Nm | 135 – 400 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.0 – 8.4 s | 6.6 – 17.0 s |
| Top speed | 232 – 247 km/h | 177 – 250 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 10.9 – 13.2 L/100 km | 6.3 – 12.7 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,798 mm | 4,796 mm |
| Width | 1,803 mm | 1,798 mm |
| Height | 1,440 mm | 1,417 – 1,420 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,692 mm | 2,832 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,675 – 1,745 kg | 1,440 – 1,690 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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