Audi A6 vs Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Last Updated: September 26, 2026

Audi A6 price starts at Rs. 63.74 Lakh, which is Rs. 16.26 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Mercedes-Benz E-Class, priced at Rs. 80.00 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the A6 offers a claimed 14.11 kmpl, while the E-Class delivers 15 kmpl. On the performance front, the A6 uses a 1984cc engine producing 241.3bhp@5000-6500rpm and the E-Class a 1999cc engine producing 201bhp@5800rpm. If you're deciding between the A6 and E-Class, the A6 is the better pick for affordability and performance, while the E-Class stands out for mileage.

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A6 vs E-Class Comparison Summary

Specification Audi A6Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 63.74 LakhRs. 80.00 Lakh
Mileage 14.11 kmpl15 kmpl
Engine 1984 cc1999 cc
Max power 241.3bhp@5000-6500rpm201bhp@5800rpm
Top speed 250 Km/h240 Km/h

A6 vs E-Class Key Highlights

Basic Info Audi A6 45 TFSI Premium PlusMercedes-Benz E-Class E 200BMW i5 LWB eDrive35L M Sport
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Brand Name Audi Mercedes-Benz BMW
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 63.74 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 80.00 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 79.60 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 1984 cc 1999 cc Not Available
Body Type SedanAll Sedan Cars SedanAll Sedan Cars
Max Power 241.3bhp@5000-6500rpm 201bhp@5800rpm 268bhp
No Of Cylinders 4 4 Not Available
Transmission Automatic Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 7-Speed 9-Speed Single Speed
Drive Type FWD AWD RWD
Colors
Audi A6 Colors
Mercedes Benz E-Class Colors
BMW i5 LWB Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol Electric(Battery)
Mileage (ARAI) 14.11 Kmpl 15 kmpl Not Available
Tyre Size 225/55/R18 Not Available F245/45 R20 | R275/40 R20
Boot Space 530 Liters Not Available Not Available
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes Yes
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear 8
EMI
Rs. 1,23,302 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 1,54,756 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 1,53,982 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 2.75 Lakh A6 Insurance Rs. 3.38 Lakh E-Class Insurance Rs. 3.23 Lakh i5 LWB Insurance
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Idle Start Stop System
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Displacement
1984 cc
1999 cc
Not Available
Battery Type
Not Available
Not Available
Lithium-ion
Engine Type
In Line Petrol Engine
Not Available
Not Available
Motor Power
Not Available
Not Available
200 kW
Engine Displacement
1984 cc
1999 cc
Not Available
Battery Capacity
Not Available
Not Available
81.6 kWh
Motor Type
Not Available
Not Available
Permanent Magnet Synchronous
Max Power
241.3bhp@5000-6500rpm
201bhp@5800rpm
268bhp
Range
Not Available
Not Available
669 km/charge
Max Torque
370Nm@1600-4500rpm
320Nm@1600-4000rpm
410Nm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
ZEV
No Of Cylinders
4
4
Not Available
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
7-Speed
9-Speed
Single Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
No
Drive Type
FWD
AWD
RWD
Valve Configuration
DOHC
Not Available
Not Available
Paddle Shift
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Fuel Supply System
Direct Injection
Not Available
Not Available
Kerb Weight
1740 Kg
1810 Kg
Not Available
Turbo Charger
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Regenerative Braking
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
Not Available
4
Super Charge
No
Not Available
Not Available
Fast Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Charging Port
Not Available
Not Available
CCS-II

20-80 kmph (kickdown)
4.48 s
Not Available
Not Available
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Electric(Battery)
0-100 kmph
6.8 Sec
7.5 Sec
6.7 Sec
Fuel Capacity
73 Liters
66 Liters
Not Available
Top Speed
250 Km/h
240 Km/h
195 Km/h
Mileage (ARAI)
14.11 Kmpl
15 kmpl
Not Available
Mileage (Highway)
Not Available
15 kmpl
Not Available

Shock Absorbers Type
Adaptive
Not Available
Not Available
steeringGearType
Rack & Pinion
Not Available
Not Available
Wheels Type
Not Available
Not Available
Alloy
Suspension Rear
Not Available
Not Available
4
Brakes Front
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Not Available
Brakes Rear
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Not Available
Steering Type
Power
Electric
Electronic
Minimum Turning Radius
5.95 m
Not Available
Not Available
Tyre Size
225/55/R18
Not Available
F245/45 R20 | R275/40 R20
Wheel Size
Not Available
Not Available
20
Tyre Type
Tubeless,Radial
Radial Tubeless
Tubeless

Dual Tone Dashboard
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Ventilated Seats
Yes
Not Available
4
Additional Interior Features
20.32cm TFT Colour Display, Gear Selector Lever Knob In Leather, Driver Information System, 17.78cm Colour Display
Not Available
Not Available
Electronic Multi-Tripmeter
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamp
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Upholstery
Not Available
Leather
Leatherette
Lighting
LED Headlights,DRL's (Day Time Running Lights),LED Tail lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Interior Lighting
Not Available
Not Available
Ambient light
Glove Box Light
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Leather Seats
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Seat Headrest
Yes
4
4
Digital Cluster
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Yes
Digital Odometer
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Yes
Cargo Volume
530
Not Available
Not Available
Seating Capacity
5
5
5
Doors
4
Not Available
Not Available
Boot Space
530 Liters
Not Available
Not Available

Alloy Wheels
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Trunk Opener
Smart
Not Available
Not Available
Additional Exterior Features
Panoramic Glass sunroof,MMI Navigation with MMI Touch Response,2 Zone Air conditioning,Audi Sound System,Audi Music Interface in rear
Not Available
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wiper
Yes
Yes
Yes
Wheel Covers
No
No
Not Available
ORVM
Not Available
Powered & Folding
Powered & Folding
Boot Opening
Not Available
Electronic
Hands-Free
Automatic Driving Lights
Yes
Yes
Yes
Chrome Garnish
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Cornering Headlamps
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Integrated Antenna
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
LED DRLs
Not Available
Yes
Yes
LED Taillights
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Puddle Lamps
Not Available
Available
Available
Sun Roof
Yes
Panoramic
Panoramic
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Tinted Glass
No
Not Available
Not Available
Side Stepper
No
Not Available
Not Available
Projector Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
No
Not Available
Not Available
Chrome Grille
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Outside Temperature Display
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Smoke Headlamps
No
Not Available
Not Available
Removable Convertible Top
No
Not Available
Not Available
Roof Carrier
No
Not Available
Not Available
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Optional
Optional
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
Yes
Yes
Xenon Headlights
No
Not Available
Not Available
Trunk Light
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Spoiler
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Antenna
No
Not Available
Shark Fin
Roof Rails
No
Not Available
Not Available
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Length*Width*Height
4939*2110*1470 mm3
4949*1880*1468 mm3
5175*2156*1520 mm3
Wheelbase
2500 mm
2961 mm
3105 mm
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
165 mm
Not Available
Not Available
No. Of Doors
4
Not Available
Not Available

In Car Entertainment (Audio)
Bose Surround Sound System, Audi Sound System, Bluetooth Interface For Hands-Free Mode and Audio Streaming, CD Player, DVD Player, FM/AM/Radio, Speakers Front and Rear, Integrated 2DIN Audio, Bluetooth Connectivity, USB and Auxiliary input, Touch Screen, SD Card
Not Available
Not Available
Connectivity
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, SD Card Reader
Not Available
Not Available
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
With Storage
With Storage
Available
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Curtain
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Luggage Hook and Net
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Battery Saver
No
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Change Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Additional Entertainment Features
Not Available
Not Available
BMW OS 8.5
Automatic Climate Control
2 Zone
5 Zone
5 Zone
Massage Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Memory Functions For Seat
Driver's Seat Only
Not Available
Not Available
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Driver's Window
All
Not Available
Autonomous Parking
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Drive Modes
5
Not Available
Not Available
Internal Storage
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
No of Speakers
14
Not Available
17
Adjustable Steering
Yes
5
Not Available
Android Auto
Yes
Yes
3
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Yes
3
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
Yes
Cassette Player
No
Not Available
Not Available
USB Ports
Available
Available
Available
Additional Features
Panoramic Glass sunroof,MMI Navigation with MMI Touch Response,2 Zone Air conditioning,Audi Sound System,Audi Music Interface in rear
Not Available
BMW OS 8.5
No of Tweeter
No
No
No
Power Windows
Front and Rear
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Power Windows Front
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Power Windows Rear
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Window Washer
No
Yes
Not Available
Speakers
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Audio System Remote Control
No
Not Available
Not Available
CD Changer
No
Not Available
Not Available
CD Player
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Cupholders Rear
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Driving Experience Control Eco
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Integrated 2-Din Audio
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Folding Table
No
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Trunk Opener
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
WiFi Connectivity
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Smart Key Band
No
Not Available
Not Available
AC
Yes
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Yes
Yes
Yes
Heater
Yes
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Height & Reach
Tilt & Telescopic
Not Available
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Yes
Yes
Yes
Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Yes
Heated Seat Front
No
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
No
Lumbar Support
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Wireless Phone Charging
No
Yes
Yes
Subwoofer
No
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
60:40 Split
Not Available
Not Available
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
Yes
Yes
Rear ACVents
Yes
Yes
Yes
Touchscreen
Yes
Yes
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Yes
Rear Touch Screen Size
No
Not Available
Not Available
Air Quality Control
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Tachometer
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Dual Trip Meter
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Yes
Yes
Yes
Memory Function Seats
Driver's Seat Only
Not Available
Not Available
Paddle Shifters
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Adjustable Headrest
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Voice Commands
Yes
Yes
Yes
Clock
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Powered Seats
Front Only
Front and Rear
Front Only
Cooled Glovebox
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Push Ignition
Yes
Yes
Yes
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Yes
Yes
USB Auxiliary Input
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
DVD Playback
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Touch-screen Display
Yes
Yes
Yes
GPS Navigation System
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Speakers Front
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Speakers Rear
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Yes
Yes
Follow me home headlamps
No
Yes
Not Available
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Yes
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Remote Operated Fuel Tank Lid
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Front Cupholders
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Door Pockets
Front & Rear Door
Not Available
Not Available
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Yes
Cigarette Lighter
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Not Available
Not Available
Moon Roof
Yes
Not Available
Not Available

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
Not Available
4
Not Available
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Knee Airbags
No
Not Available
Not Available
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitor
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Hill Assist
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Yes
Yes
Not Available
360 View Camera
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Anti Theft Device
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Not Available
Available
Not Available
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Side Airbag Rear
No
Yes
Not Available
Speed Alert
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Fog Lights Front
No
Not Available
Not Available
SOS Emergency Assistance
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Fog Lights Rear
No
Not Available
Not Available
Safety Airbags
Not Available
Not Available
Driver & Passenger, Front Side, Center
Exterior Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Surround View Camera
Airbags
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear
8
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
6
8
8
Brake Assist (BA)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Geo-fence Alert
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Yes
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Yes
Advance Safety Features
Cruise control system with speed limiter,illuminated seat beltbuckles,ESC/ABS/EBD; brake booster, hydraulic brake assist
Not Available
Not Available
Global NCAP Safety Rating
5 Star
Not Available
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating
5 Star
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
No
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Wash Wiper
No
Yes
Not Available
Day Night IRVM
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Rear Defogger
Yes
Yes
Yes
Rear Camera
Not Available
3
Not Available
Side Airbag
Yes
Yes
Not Available

Automatic Emergency Braking
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Driver Attention Warning
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Adaptive High Beam Assist
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Lane Departure Prevention Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist
Not Available
Yes
Not Available

Real Time Vehicle Tracking
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Inbuilt Apps
Not Available
Not Available
MyBMW App
Over the Air (OTA) Updates
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Google / Alexa Connectivity
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
SOS Button
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
RSA
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Smartwatch App
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Live Location
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Remote Immobiliser
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Unauthorised Vehicle Entry
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Engine Start Alarm
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Remote Vehicle Status Check
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Digital Car Key
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Inbuilt Assistant
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Hinglish Voice Commands
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Navigation With Live Traffic
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Send Poi To Vehicle From App
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Live Weather
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
ECall And ICall
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Over Speeding Alert
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Crash Notification
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Tow Away Alert
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Valet Mode
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
In Car Remote Control App
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Remote Ac On Off
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Remote Boot Open
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Remote Door Lock Unlock
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Remote Vehicle Igition Start Stop
Not Available
Yes
Not Available

grossWeight
2345
Not Available
Not Available

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Audi A6
  • New flashy design to the interiors
  • Three coloured screens to cocoon you in the drivers cockpit
  • New chassis is quite agile and comfortable
  • Petrol is refined and powerful
  • Looks sharp
Audi A6
  • No diesel option
  • Not really a chauffeur driven option
  • Not really exciting from behind the wheel either
  • Only one drivetrain option
  • Audi has also chosen to leave quattro all-wheel drive, all-wheel steering and the more powerful engines off the options list

Is Audi A6 Better Than Mercedes-Benz E-Class?

50% users have chosen Audi A6 over Mercedes-Benz E-Class in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 121 users have also rated Audi A6 and Mercedes-Benz E-Class on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these cars.
Mercedes-Benz E-Class has out rated Audi A6 on all the rating factors.
Before making your decision you should also consider the unbiased and thorough analysis of these cars on every aspect by our auto experts who have summarised the analysis in pros, cons and final conclusion..

Ratings Factor E-Class A6
Mileage 3.8 4.0
Performance 4.5 5.0
Comfort 4.6 5.0
Maintenance 3.2 3.5
Safety 4.6 4.8
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Which car is best between Audi A6 vs Mercedes Benz E-Class?
Mercedes-Benz E-Class has out rated Audi A6 on all the rating factors.
Which car is cheaper Audi A6 vs Mercedes Benz E-Class?
The Audi A6 is cheaper than Mercedes-Benz E-Class by ₹16.26 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance Audi A6 vs Mercedes Benz E-Class?
For the 45 TFSI Premium Plus version, 1984 cc Petrol engine of A6 produces 241.3bhp@5000-6500rpm of power and 370Nm@1600-4500rpm of torque. Whereas for the E 200 version, 1999 cc Petrol engine of E-Class produces 201bhp@5800rpm of power and 320Nm@1600-4000rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Audi A6 has better performance.

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