Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse and predecessors (2011 – 2013) vs Audi A6 (2011 – 2014): specs compared
The Audi A6 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 313 hp against 306 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.1 s against 6.0 s. It has the higher top speed: 270 km/h against 262 km/h. The Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse and predecessors uses less fuel, from 4.4 L/100 km against 4.9 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,480 kg against 1,540 kg. At 4,915 mm, the Audi A6 is 325 mm longer than the Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse and predecessors.
| Specification |
Mercedes-Benz
C-Klasse and predecessors
2011 – 2013
|
Audi
A6
2011 – 2014
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 2011 – 2013 | 2011 – 2014 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 17 | 18 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Diesel, Petrol, Hybrid |
| Drive | RWD · AWD | FWD · AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 120 – 306 hp | 177 – 313 hp |
| Torque | 229 – 620 Nm | 279 – 649 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.0 – 10.5 s | 5.1 – 8.7 s |
| Top speed | 206 – 262 km/h | 209 – 270 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 4.4 – 8.7 L/100 km | 4.9 – 10.7 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,590 mm | 4,915 mm |
| Width | 1,770 mm | 1,875 mm |
| Height | 1,445 – 1,448 mm | 1,455 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,761 mm | 2,911 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,480 – 1,735 kg | 1,540 – 1,865 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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