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Compare Audi S6 vs Mercedes-Benz E-Class Sedan

2018 Audi S6
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$71,900
Starting Price (MSRP)
7.4
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2018 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Sedan
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$52,950
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7.9
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Overview

Engine
4.0-liter Twin-Turbo V8 Gas
Engine
2.0-liter Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Transmission
7-Speed Automatic
Transmission
9-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
All Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 16 MPG
Hwy: 24 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 22 MPG
Hwy: 30 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gallons
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Trunk Volume
14.1 ft³
Trunk Volume
13.1 ft³

Photos

2014-2018 Audi S6 Sedan Front Three-Quarter Right Side View
2014-2018 Audi S6 Sedan Rear Three-Quarter Left Side View
2014-2018 Audi S6 Sedan Driver Area
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2017-2019 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Sedan
2017-2019 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Sedan
2017-2019 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Sedan
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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine
4.0-liter Twin-Turbo V8 Gas
2.0-liter Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Horsepower
450 hp @ 5800 rpm
241 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque
406 lb-ft @ 1400 rpm
273 lb-ft @ 1300 rpm
Transmission
7-Speed Automatic
9-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
All Wheel Drive
Rear Wheel Drive

Steering

Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter
39 ft
38.1 ft

Wheels

Wheels Type
N/A
Aluminum Wheels
Front Wheel Size
20" x 8.5"
18" x 8"
Rear Wheel Size
20" x 8.5"
18" x 8"

Suspension

Front Suspension
Multi-Link
Multi-Link
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link
Multi-Link

Tires

Front Tire
P255/35YR20
P245/45HR18
Rear Tire
P255/35YR20
P245/45HR18
Spare Tire
Compact
N/A

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined
18 MPG
25 MPG
City
16 MPG
22 MPG
Highway
24 MPG
30 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
9.8 Tons/yr
7.1 Tons/yr

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gallons
17.4 gallons
Cruising Range City
316.8 miles
382.8 miles
Cruising Range Highway
475.2 miles
522 miles

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Length
194.4 in
193.8 in
Height
56.8 in
57.8 in
Max Width
73.8 in
73.7 in
Front Width
63.6 in
63.6 in
Rear Width
63.2 in
63.7 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in
115.7 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity
5 seater
5 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
41.3 in
41.3 in
Front Seat Headroom
37.2 in
37.9 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room
57.5 in
57.8 in
Rear Seat Leg Room
37.4 in
35.8 in
Rear Seat Headroom
37.8 in
38.2 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
56.3 in
56.9 in

Weight and Trailing

Curb Weight
4,497 lbs
3,792 lbs

Cargo Space

Trunk Volume
14.1 ft³
13.1 ft³

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

  • Brilliant Black
  • Ibis White
  • Black
  • Polar White

Optional Exterior Colors

  • Daytona Gray Pearl Effect
  • Florett Silver Metallic
  • Glacier White Metallic
  • Misano Red Pearl Effect
  • Moonlight Blue Metallic
  • Mythos Black Metallic
  • Sepang Blue Pearl Effect, Build Out:12/06/2017
  • Tornado Gray Metallic
  • Dakota Brown Metallic
  • Diamond Silver Metallic
  • Iridium Silver Metallic
  • Lunar Blue Metallic
  • Obsidian Black Metallic
  • Piedmont Green Metallic
  • Selenite Grey Metallic
  • designo Cardinal Red Metallic
  • designo Diamond White
  • designo Selenite Grey Magno

Standard Interior Materials

  • Arras Red Design, Valcona Leather Seat Trim
  • Black, Valcona Leather Seat Trim
  • Black, Valcona Leather Seat Trim w/o Diamond Stitching
  • Flint Gray, Valcona Leather Seat Trim w/o Diamond Stitching
  • Lunar Silver, Valcona Leather Seat Trim
  • Black, MB-Tex Upholstery
  • Black, MB-Tex Upholstery
  • designo Black/Titanium, designo Nappa Leather Upholstery
  • designo Macchiato Beige, designo Nappa Leather Upholstery
  • Macchiato Beige / Black, MB-Tex Upholstery
  • Macchiato Beige/Espresso, MB-Tex Upholstery
  • Nut Brown / Black, MB-Tex Upholstery
  • Nut Brown / Espresso, MB-Tex Upholstery

Optional Interior Materials

N/A
  • Black, Leather Upholstery
  • Macchiato Beige / Black, Leather Upholstery
  • Nut Brown/Black, Leather Upholstery
  • Black, Nappa Leather Upholstery
  • Macchiato Beige/Espresso, Nappa Leather Upholstery
  • Nut Brown/Espresso Brown, Nappa Leather Upholstery

Features and Options

Infotainment

HD Radio
Standard
Standard
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Standard
Not Available
Premium Sound System
Standard
Optional
Satellite Radio
Standard
Optional
Smart Device Integration
Standard
Standard
WiFi Hotspot
Standard
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats
Standard
Optional
Cloth Seats
Standard
Standard
Leather Seats
Standard
Standard
Leather Steering Wheel
Standard
Standard
Premium Synthetic Seats
Standard
Standard
Vinyl Seats
Standard
Standard
Woodgrain Interior Trim
Standard
Not Available

Comfort

Heads-Up Display
Not Available
Optional
Navigation System
Standard
Standard
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
A/C
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Optional
Optional
Automatic Parking
Not Available
Optional
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Optional
Optional
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Hands-Free Liftgate
Not Available
Optional
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Optional
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Optional
Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel
Optional
Optional
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone A/C
Standard
Standard
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Optional
Power Passenger Seat
Standard
Optional
Remote Trunk Release
Standard
Standard
Seat Memory
Standard
Not Available
Universal Garage Door Opener
Standard
Standard
Seat-Massage
Optional
Optional
Rear A/C
Standard
Optional
Keyless Start
Standard
Standard
Telematics
Not Available
Standard

Safety

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera
Not Available
Standard
Cross-Traffic Alert
Standard
Not Available
Rear Parking Aid
Standard
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Optional
Lane Departure Warning
Optional
Not Available
Lane Keeping Assist
Optional
Not Available
ABS
Standard
Standard
Night Vision
Optional
Not Available
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard

US NHTSA crash test result

Overall Rating
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
Side Crash Rating
Rollover Rating

Airbags

Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Optional
Optional

Warranty

Warranty Summary

Basic
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
Corrosion
12 Years / Unlimited Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
Drivetrain
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
Maintenance
1 Years / 10,000 Miles
N/A
Roadside Assistance
4 Years / Unlimited Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
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