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Audi A6 Limousine vs Mercedes E Class - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (367 HP vs 585 HP), boot space and price (47600 £ vs 50500 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A6 Limousine or Mercedes E Class?

Audi A6 Limousine

Mercedes E Class

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Audi A6 Limousine has a minimal advantage in terms of price – it starts at 47600 £, while the Mercedes E Class costs 50500 £. That’s a price difference of around 2919 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Mercedes E Class manages with 1.50 L and is therefore significantly more efficient than the Audi A6 Limousine with 2.20 L. The difference is about 0.70 L per 100 km.

As for range, the Mercedes E Class performs hardly perceptible better – achieving up to 116 km, about 11 km more than the Audi A6 Limousine.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes E Class has a clearly perceptible edge – offering 585 HP compared to 367 HP. That’s roughly 218 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes E Class is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Audi A6 Limousine takes 4.70 s. That’s about 0.70 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the performs better – reaching , while the tops out at . The difference is around .

There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes E Class pulls distinct stronger with 750 Nm compared to 550 Nm. That’s about 200 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: offers more seating capacity – vs .

In curb weight, Mercedes E Class is slight lighter – 1810 kg compared to 1845 kg. The difference is around 35 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Mercedes E Class offers hardly perceptible more room – 540 L compared to 492 L. That’s a difference of about 48 L.

When it comes to payload, Mercedes E Class hardly perceptible takes the win – 640 kg compared to 625 kg. That’s a difference of about 15 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Mercedes E Class shows itself to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

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Mercedes E Class

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 186 - 585 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.5 - 7.5 L
  • Electric Range : 101 - 116 km
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Audi A6 Limousine

The Audi A6 cuts a clean, purposeful silhouette with an interior that feels like a quiet, high-tech office on wheels—luxurious materials and clever gadgets make long journeys surprisingly pleasant. It balances composed, confident driving with enough flair to keep you entertained, making it a sensible choice for buyers who want executive polish without showing off.

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Mercedes E Class

The Mercedes E‑Class is the executive saloon that balances calm refinement with a hint of sporting intent, wrapping luxury in tasteful understatement. It pampers occupants with a composed ride and intuitive tech while quietly reminding you that it’s still very much a Mercedes — authoritative, polished, and unwilling to shout for attention.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
47600 - 68100 £
Price
50500 - 119700 £
Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 6.9 L
Consumption L/100km
1.5 - 7.5 L
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
97 - 105 km
Electric Range
101 - 116 km
Battery Capacity
20.70 kWh
Battery Capacity
21.20 kWh
co2
49 - 157 g/km
co2
39 - 172 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
46 - 60 L
Fuel tank capacity
50 - 66 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
4
Curb weight
1845 - 2220 kg
Curb weight
1810 - 2390 kg
Trunk capacity
354 - 492 L
Trunk capacity
370 - 540 L
Length
4999 mm
Length
4949 - 4959 mm
Width
1875 mm
Width
1880 mm
Height
1452 mm
Height
1468 - 1480 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
535 - 625 kg
Payload
530 - 640 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 - 367 HP
Power HP
186 - 585 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 8.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 8.5 s
Max Speed
243 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
222 - 250 km/h
Torque
340 - 550 Nm
Torque
320 - 750 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
150 - 270 kW
Power kW
137 - 430 kW
Engine capacity
1968 - 2995 cm3
Engine capacity
1993 - 2999 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
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Brand
Audi
Brand
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What drive types are available for the Audi A6 Limousine?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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