Compare the Audi A6 vs Mercedes-Benz E-Class
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Both the Audi A6 and Mercedes-Benz E-Class deliver quiet, refined motorway drives and provide plenty of room for passengers, though middle rear occupants in either saloon must straddle a large lump in the floor. You will also encounter fiddly touch-sensitive steering wheel controls in each car that are frustratingly easy to brush by accident. Looking at practical details, the Mercedes-Benz E-Class can tow heavier loads, provides more storage space around the cabin, and offers a larger boot in petrol and diesel guises than the Audi A6. It also comes with an unlimited-mileage warranty over its initial three years, whereas the Audi caps you with a mileage limit during that same period.
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Compare the specs
Standard kit
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Android Auto
Mirrors your Android phone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Apple CarPlay
Mirrors your iPhone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Climate control
Automatically keeps the cabin at a set temperature, rather than a manual heater dial.
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Cruise control
Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
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Heated seats
Warms the seat itself on cold mornings.
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Leather seats
Leather (or leather-look) seat upholstery instead of cloth.
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Navigation
Built-in sat nav on the car's own screen, no phone needed.
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Parking Camera
A rear (sometimes 360°) camera that shows what's behind you while parking.
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Parking Sensors
Beeps that get faster as you get closer to something while parking.
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Touchscreen infotainment
A touch-operated screen for media, settings and (often) navigation.
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Android Auto
Mirrors your Android phone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Apple CarPlay
Mirrors your iPhone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Climate control
Automatically keeps the cabin at a set temperature, rather than a manual heater dial.
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Cruise control
Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
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Heated seats
Warms the seat itself on cold mornings.
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Navigation
Built-in sat nav on the car's own screen, no phone needed.
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Parking Camera
A rear (sometimes 360°) camera that shows what's behind you while parking.
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Touchscreen infotainment
A touch-operated screen for media, settings and (often) navigation.
Key information
| Body type Saloons | Body type Saloons |
| Available fuel types Petrol | Available fuel types Petrol |
| Number of seats 5 | Number of seats 5 |
| Boot space, seats up 492 litres (4 suitcases) | Boot space, seats up 540 litres (4 suitcases) Best |
| External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,999 mm x ?? mm x 1,470 mm | External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,949 mm x 1,880 mm x 1,480 mm |
| Towing capacity 1,800 kg | Towing capacity 2,100 kg Best |
| First year tax rate £1,410 | First year tax rate £560 Best |
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Fuel economy
This measures how much fuel a car uses, according to official tests. It's measured in miles per gallon (MPG) and a higher number means the car is more fuel efficient.
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Fuel economy
This measures how much fuel a car uses, according to official tests. It's measured in miles per gallon (MPG) and a higher number means the car is more fuel efficient.
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| Drive type Front wheel drive | Drive type Rear wheel drive |
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Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
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Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
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Drivetrain & power
| Engine name 2.0 TFSI 204 S Tronic | Engine name E200 9G-Tronic |
| Engine size 2.0 L Petrol • 204 BHP | Engine size 2.0 L Petrol • 204 BHP |
| Body type Saloons | Body type Saloons |
| Fuel type Petrol | Fuel type Petrol |
| Transmission Automatic | Transmission Automatic |
| Drive type Front wheel drive | Drive type Rear wheel drive |
| Forward gears 7 | Forward gears 9 |
| Acceleration 8.2 s (0-60 mph) | Acceleration 7.5 s (0-60 mph) Best |
Dimensions & space
| Number of seats 5 | Number of seats 5 |
| Number of doors 4 | Number of doors 4 |
| Boot (seats up) 492 litres | Boot (seats up) 540 litres Best |
| Length 4,999 mm | Length 4,949 mm |
| Width — | Width 1,880 mm |
| Height 1,470 mm | Height 1,480 mm |
| Wheelbase 2.93 m | Wheelbase 2.96 m |
| Turning circle 12.4 m | Turning circle 12.0 m |
Full features list
*Please contact the dealer for a personalised quote, including terms and conditions. Quote is subject to dealer requirements, including status and availability. Illustrations are based on personal contract hire, 9 month upfront fee, 48 month term and 8000 miles annually, VAT included.