Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs Audi A6

CarWale brings you comparison of Mercedes-Benz E-Class and Audi A6. The Mercedes-Benz E-Class price is Rs. 78.51 Lakh and Audi A6 price is Rs. 64.16 Lakh. The Mercedes-Benz E-Class is available in 1999 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and Audi A6 is available in 1984 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. A6 provides the mileage of 14 kmpl.

E-Class E200 LWB vs A6 Premium Plus 45 TFSI Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	E-Class	A6
Price	Rs. 78.51 Lakh	Rs. 64.16 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1999 cc	1984 cc
Power	201 bhp	261 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (TC)	Automatic (DCT)
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

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Mercedes-Benz E-Class

E200 LWB

Rs. 78.51 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Audi A6

Premium Plus 45 TFSI

Rs. 64.16 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

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Mercedes-Benz E-Class

E200 LWB

Audi A6

Premium Plus 45 TFSI

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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Engine	1999 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1984 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	M254 2.0L Petrol	2.0L I4 TFSI
Turbocharger/ Supercharger	Turbocharged	Turbocharged (Variable Geometry)
Battery	Lithium Ion, 48 V	Not Applicable
Electric Motor Assist (Hybrid)	23 bhp, 205 Nm
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
E20 Compatibility
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	201 bhp @ 5800-4000 rpm	261 bhp @ 5250-6500 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	320 Nm @ 1600 rpm	370 Nm @ 1600-4500 rpm
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Acceleration	0-100 km/h in 7.5 seconds (claimed)	0-100 km/h in 6.7 seconds (claimed)
Top Speed (kmph)	240	250
Mileage		ARAI: 14 kmpl \| User Reported: 15 kmpl
Idle Start/Stop
Driving Range (km)		1022
Drivetrain	RWD	FWD
Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 9 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Pure Electric Driving Mode

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension		Five-link front suspension; tubular anti-roll bar
Rear Suspension		Five-link front suspension; tubular anti-roll bar
Steering	Power assisted (Electric) steering	Power assisted (Electric) steering
Tyres	Radial - Tubeless Tyres	Radial - Tubeless Tyres
Spare Wheel & Tyre	Space Saver	Space Saver
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	5.7	5.5
Front Tyres	225 / 55 R18	225 / 55 R18
Rear Tyres	225 / 55 R18	225 / 55 R18
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Puncture Repair Kit

Electric Motor & Battery

Features

Exterior

Safety

NCAP Rating	Not Tested	5 Star (Euro NCAP)
Airbags	8 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, Front Centre)	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
Forward Collision Warning
Automatic Emergency Braking
Lane Departure Warning
Rear Collision Assist	Rear Cross-traffic Assist
Blind Spot Detection
High-beam Assist
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Second Row Middle Seat Safety	Rear Middle Head Rest & Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt	Rear Middle Head Rest & Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Automatic Climate Control: Four Zone (Front AC: Two Zones with Fan speed control, Second row AC: Dual Zones with Fan speed control with Vents Behind Front Armrest)	Automatic Climate Control: Dual Zone (Front AC: Two Zones with Fan speed control, Second row AC: Blower with Fan speed control with Vents Behind Front Armrest)
Air Purifier
Heater
Cruise Control
Parking Assist	Automatic Parking	Reverse Camera with Guidance
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Steering Adjustment	Electric Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Headlight and Ignition on Reminder
Charging Ports	12V Power Outlet	2 x 12V Power Outlets
Umbrella Storage in Door
Heated/Cooled Cup Holders
Electronic Parking Brake		Auto Hold
Cabin Boot Access

Lighting

Headlights	LED	LED
Cornering Headlights		Intelligent
Headlight Height Adjuster
Automatic Headlamps
Taillights	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)	LED	LED
Fog Lights		LED - Front & LED - Rear
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Interior Lamps	Front and Rear Glovebox Lamp, Reading Lamp,	Front and Rear Glovebox Lamp, Reading Lamp,
Ambient Interior Lighting	Multi-colour (64)	Multi-colour (30)
Puddle Lamps

Braking & Traction

Brakes	Ventilated Disc (Front & Rear)	Disc (Front & Rear)
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Hill Hold Control
Hill Descent Control
Limited Slip Differential
Differential Lock
Four-Wheel-Drive
Ride Height Adjustment

Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

Anti-glare ORVMs	Both Sides	Both Sides
Exterior Door	Soft-Close Doors, Body Coloured Door Handles	Body Coloured Door Handles
Interior Door Handles Finish	Chrome	Chrome
Power Windows	Front & Rear Power Windows, All One-touch up/down	Front & Rear Power Windows, All One-touch up/down
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Scuff Plates	Illuminated	Plastic
ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)	Body-Coloured finish, Turn Indicators on ORVMs	Body-Coloured finish, Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Adjustable ORVMs	Auto Folding	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Rain-sensing Wipers
Rear Wiper
Boot Opener	Hands-Free	Electric Tailgate Release
Rear Defogger

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Infotainment Screen	12.3" Touch-screen Display	10.1" Touch-screen Display
Audio System	17 Burmester with Dolby Atmos Speakers	6+ Speakers
AM/FM Radio
Steering-mounted controls
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone Calls & Audio Streaming	Phone Calls & Audio Streaming
Smart Connectivity	Android Auto & Apple CarPlay	Android Auto & Apple CarPlay
WiFi Hotspot
Voice Command
Gesture Control
Input Methods	Bluetooth Compatibility (Phone Calls & Audio Streaming)	AUX Compatibility, Bluetooth Compatibility (Phone Calls & Audio Streaming)
GPS Navigation System
Wireless Charger

Seats & Upholstery

Seat Upholstery	Leather	Leather
Driver Seat Adjustment	16 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, seat base angle: up / down, extended thigh support: forward / back)	12 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, seat base angle: up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	16 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, seat base angle: up / down, extended thigh support: forward / back)	12 way electrically adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, seat base angle: up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Second Row Seat Adjustment	6 way electrically adjustable (backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, seat base angle: up / down)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Massage Seats
Interior	Dual Tone (Cinnamon Brown / Black/Anthracite / Beige)	Dual Tone (Mother-of-Pearl Beige / Black, Okapi Brown / Black)
Wrappings	Wrapped Steering Wheel	Leather Wrapped Gear Knob & Wrapped Steering Wheel
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Front Seatback Pockets
Driver Armrest
Rear Armrest	Cup Holder	Cup Holder
Split Rear Seat		60:40
Folding Rear Seat		Flat
Active headrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench

Mobile App Features

Emergency Call Button
Find My Car
Check Vehicle Status via App
Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App
Remote Engine Start/Stop
Remote Parking with Key
Remote AC: On / Off via App
Remote Sunroof: Open / Close via App
Car Light Flashing & Honking via App
Over The Air (OTA) Updates
Geo-fence
Alexa Compatibility

Instrumentation

Fuel Consumption	Average Fuel Consumption, Distance to Empty, Instantaneous Fuel Consumption & Low Fuel Level Warning	Average Fuel Consumption, Distance to Empty, Instantaneous Fuel Consumption & Low Fuel Level Warning
Instrument Cluster Screen	Digital Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness	Analogue - Digital Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Trip Meter	2 Trips Electronic	2 Trips Electronic
Door Ajar Warning
Average Speed
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Tachometer	Digital	Analogue
Gear Indicator
Gear Shift Indicator		Dynamic
Clock	Digital	Digital

Storage
Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	High Tech Silver	Manhattan Grey Metallic
	Graphite Grey	Madeira Brown Metallic
	Obsidian Black	Mythos Black Metallic
	Polar White	Firmament Blue Metallic
	Nautic Blue	Glacier White
	Verde Silver	Glacier White

User Reviews

Overall Rating

5.0/5

1 Rating

5.0/5

3 Ratings

Rating Parameters	5.0Exterior	5.0Exterior
	5.0Performance	5.0Performance
	5.0Value for Money	4.0Value for Money

Most Helpful Review

Best Mercedes Sedan

I have been buying Mercedes cars for the past 25 years. This is without doubt the best sedan Mercedes has made and the leg space is just outstanding; it gives you the same comfort as an S class but in a more compact form.

A great experience with Audi A6

The performance is so high. Mainly, that was my first experience with an Audi car, but after that experience, I forgot to drive any other. A super premium road presence with a sporty and modern look. A great car, a great experience, and a great overall. The best ever I've driven a car in my whole driving career. I really want to say thanks to Audi for manufacturing a great ghost in the form of the Audi A6.

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E-Class comparison with similar cars

Length Width Height	4949 mm * 1880 mm * 1468 mm	4939 mm * 1886 mm * 1470 mm
Wheelbase (mm)	2961	2924
Kerb Weight (kg)	1810	1720

Seating Capacity	5 Seats and 2 Rows	5 Seats and 2 Rows
Doors (Doors)	4	4
Bootspace	540 L	530 L
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	66	73

Sunroof	Panoramic Sunroof	Panoramic Sunroof
Spoiler
Body-coloured Bumpers
Rub-strips
Body Kit
Exhaust	Chrome Finish
Antenna	Roof-Mounted Antenna	Roof-Mounted Antenna

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Keyless	Remote Central Locking with Boot Opener
Child Safety Lock
Speed Sensing Door Lock

Cup Holders	Cupholders in Front & Second Row	Cupholders in Front & Second Row
Cooled Glovebox
Sunglass Holder
Driver Armrest Storage