2018 Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs 2018 Audi A6
Luxury car brands are superior in every way—innovation, safety, comfort, and performance. Mercedes-Benz has always been a prominent name in the luxury segment, with the E-Class being one of the brand’s flagship models. Year after year, the E-Class continues to surprise and delight drivers. To highlight the E-Class, we put it to the test in this 2018 Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs 2018 Audi A6 comparison.
Luxury car shoppers have high expectations, one of those being the expectation that a model will offer multiple options to personalize, including body style. The E-Class empowers drivers with four body styles to choose from, while the A6 falls flat with only one. The E-Class also delivers significantly more horsepower and a faster acceleration rate for a more dynamic driving experience. Both models offer all-wheel drive capability to inspire confidence in tough road conditions. Discover the new E-Class today!
2018 Mercedes-Benz E-Class |
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2018 Audi A6 |
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| $52,950* | Starting MSRP | $49,700 |
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Sedan, Coupe, Cabriolet, & Wagon |
Available Body Styles |
Sedan |
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329 horsepower & 5.5 seconds |
Max Horsepower & 0-60 MPH Acceleration |
252 horsepower & 6.7 seconds |
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4MATIC® Intelligent AWD |
All-Wheel Drive Capability |
Quattro AWD with Sport Differential |
2018 E-Class Body Styles and Output
The Mercedes-Benz E-Class serves a wide range of driving needs, as it is available in four body styles—sedan, coupe, cabriolet, and wagon. Both the sedan and wagon body styles offer AMG®-enhanced model options for dynamic, heart-pounding performance. The four E-Class body styles and model options are listed below, including starting prices and output specs.
E-Class Coupe | E 300 and E 400 4MATIC®—Rear-wheel vs intelligent 4MATIC® all-wheel drive. Max output is 329 horsepower and 354 lb-ft torque. Max acceleration rate (0-60 MPH) is 5.2 seconds. Starting MSRP is $58,900*.
E-Class Cabriolet | E 300 and E 400 4MATIC®—Rear-wheel vs intelligent 4MATIC® all-wheel drive. Max output is 329 horsepower and 354 lb-ft torque. Max acceleration rate (0-60 MPH) is 5.3 seconds. Starting MSRP is $66,300*.
E-Class Sedan | E 300, E 300 4MATIC®, AMG® E 43, and AMG® E 63 S—max output for the non-AMG® models is 241 horsepower and 273 lb-ft of torque. AMG® models max out at 603 horsepower and 627 lb-ft torque. Max acceleration rate (0-60 MPH) is 3.3 seconds. Starting MSRP is $52,950*.
E-Class Wagon | E 300 4MATIC® and AMG® E 63 S—max output for the non-AMG® model is 329 horsepower and 354 lb-ft of torque. The AMG® model maxes out at 603 horsepower and 627 lb-ft torque. Max acceleration rate (0-60 MPH) is 3.4 seconds. Starting MSRP is $63,050*.
*MSRP does/does not include transportation charge. Excludes options, taxes, title, registration, [and dealer prep]. Options, model availability, and price may vary. [See dealer for details.]
