Audi S6 Avant (1999 – 2004) vs Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse AMG (1999 – 2002): specs compared
The Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse AMG is the more powerful of the two, with up to 354 hp against 340 hp. It uses less fuel, from 13.0 L/100 km against 14.2 L/100 km. The Audi S6 Avant is the lighter car, from 1,790 kg against 1,899 kg. At 5,042 mm, the Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse AMG is 208 mm longer than the Audi S6 Avant.
| Specification |
Audi
S6 Avant
1999 – 2004
|
Mercedes-Benz
S-Klasse AMG
1999 – 2002
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 1999 – 2004 | 1999 – 2002 |
| Body style | Avant · Estate / wagon | — |
| Variants | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | AWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 340 hp | 354 hp |
| Torque | 419 Nm | 530 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.8 – 6.8 s | 5.7 s |
| Top speed | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 14.2 – 14.5 L/100 km | 13.0 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,834 mm | 5,042 mm |
| Width | 1,849 mm | 1,854 mm |
| Height | 1,440 mm | 1,445 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,758 mm | 2,964 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,790 – 1,815 kg | 1,899 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.