2017 Audi A6 vs 2017 Mercedes-Benz E Class

2017 Audi A6

2017 Mercedes-Benz E Class

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2.0 TFSI Premium FWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
A6 2.0 TFSI Premium FWD	24	34	$44,268	$47,600
A6 2.0 TFSI Premium Plus FWD	24	34	$44,268	$47,600
A6 2.0 TFSI Premium Plus quattro AWD	22	31	$46,314	$49,800
A6 2.0 TFSI Premium quattro AWD	22	31	$46,314	$49,800
A6 3.0 TFSI Competition Prestige quattro AWD	21	29	$62,868	$67,600
A6 3.0 TFSI Premium Plus quattro AWD	21	29	$54,498	$58,600
A6 3.0 TFSI Prestige quattro AWD	21	29	$54,498	$58,600
S6 4.0 TFSI Premium Plus	18	27	$65,938	$70,900
S6 4.0 TFSI Prestige	18	27	$65,938	$70,900

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AMG E 43 4MATIC Sedan

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
E-Class AMG E 43 4MATIC Sedan	18	25	$67,332	$72,400
E-Class E 300 Luxury 4MATIC Sedan	22	29	$50,825	$54,650
E-Class E 300 Luxury RWD Sedan	22	30	$48,500	$52,150
E-Class E 300 Sport 4MATIC Sedan	22	29	$50,825	$54,650
E-Class E 300 Sport RWD Sedan	22	30	$48,500	$52,150
E-Class E 400 4MATIC Coupe	20	28	$53,057	$57,050
E-Class E 400 Luxury 4MATIC Wagon	19	25	$57,939	$62,300
E-Class E 400 RWD Convertible	20	29	$58,218	$62,600
E-Class E 400 RWD Coupe	20	29	$50,732	$54,550
E-Class E 400 Sport 4MATIC Wagon	19	25	$57,939	$62,300
E-Class E 550 RWD Convertible	17	25	$64,263	$69,100
E-Class E 550 RWD Coupe	18	26	$56,405	$60,650

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$44,268

$67,332

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$47,600

$72,400

Monthly Payment Estimate

$793 / month

$1207 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.0

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8.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2017 Audi A6 is a stellar mid-size luxury sedan; it's a bit sedate, but still good enough to compete with some flagship vehicles from other brands.

With the 2017 E-Class, Mercedes-Benz is pushing the boundaries of its autonomous driving technology, and backing it up with S-Class style.

TCC Likes

Supreme interior
Very good base transmission
A6 Competition model is interesting

Handsome clean-sheet design
Striking interior
Slew of new safety features

TCC Dislikes

Can be pricey when fully equipped
Rear space can be tight
A7 is just too good-looking

So far, only turbo fours
Looks aren't exclusive to the E-Class
Powertrain noise

Fuel Economy

City

24 mpg

18 mpg

Highway

34 mpg

25 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Mid-Size Cars

Midsize Cars

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Volume (ft³)

97.2

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.5

57.8

Second Leg Room (in)

37.4

35.8

Passenger Capacity

Front Leg Room (in)

41.3

Second Head Room (in)

37.8

38.2

Second Shoulder Room (in)

56.3

56.9

Front Head Room (in)

37.2

37.9

Exterior Dimensions

Length, Overall (in)

194.2

194.6

Height, Overall (in)

57.8

Track Width, Rear (in)

63.7

62.9

Wheelbase (in)

114.6

115.7

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

73.8

73.2

Track Width, Front (in)

64.1

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

14.1

13.1

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.6

14.2

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

14.2

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

19.8

23.8

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

41.3

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Front Tire Size

P245/45HR18

P245/40ZR19

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P245/45HR18

P275/35ZR19

Rear Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3858

4145

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8

19 X 9

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8

19 X 8

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

180

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

850

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

273 @ 1600

384 @ 2500

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.0 L/121

3.0 L/183

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

252 @ 5000

396 @ 6100

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-6

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.19

5.50

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.23

3.07

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.52

2.31

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

All Wheel

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.74

1.21

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.75

4.93

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.19

3.33

Trans Order Code

421

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.39

0.86

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.06

1.66

Trans Description Cont.

Auto-Shift Manual w/OD

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.51

1.00

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.72

Summary

Vehicle Name

Audi A6

Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Body Style

Sedan

4MATIC Sedan

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Multi-Link

Strut

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

6.3

8.4

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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