Audi A6 vs Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2026)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$8,055
- A6: $8,055 cheaper, 0.8 cu ft more cargo.
- E-Class: 2 mpg better, 13 hp more.
- Each wins 3 of 9 measures.
| Measure | A6 | E-Class | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $65,395 | $73,450 | A6 |
| Horsepower | 362 hp | 375 hp | E-Class |
| Torque | 406 lb-ft | 369 lb-ft | A6 |
| MPG combined | 23 mpg | 25 mpg | E-Class |
| Cargo, max | 13.5 cu ft | 12.7 cu ft | A6 |
| Cargo, seats up | N/A | 33.1 cu ft | N/A |
| Rear legroom | N/A | 36.1 in | N/A |
| Front legroom | 41.3 in | 41.7 in | About the same |
| Length | 196.8 in | 194.9 in | Not scored |
| Width | 74.0 in | 74.8 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 4,310 lb | 4,376 lb | Not scored |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | About the same |
| 0-60 mph | 4.5 s tested | 4.4 s tested | E-Class |
| Basic warranty | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | About the same |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| A6 Premium TFSI AWD $64,100 | E-Class E 350 RWD $63,900 | $200 |
| E-Class E 450 4MATIC AWD $72,300 | A6 allroad 55 TFSI Premium Plus AWD $73,100 | $800 |
Cost to run
A6 costs $7,254 less over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | A6 | E-Class |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $65,395 | $73,450 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,670 | $1,536 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $10,017 | $9,216 |
| Total, 6 years | $75,412 | $82,666 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: A6 wins.
E-Class wins if Price weight is 2 or less.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | A6 | 11% |
| MPG | E-Class | 8% |
| Power | E-Class | 3% |
| Space | A6 | 6% |
| Towing | N/A |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
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Reliability and safety are not included.
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