Audi A6 vs Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 1 Oct 2026.

Audi A6
Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Audi

A6

From ₹64.81 Lakh

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Mercedes-Benz

E-Class

From ₹81.5 Lakh

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Audi A6A6 Technology · ₹71.66 Lakh
Mercedes-Benz E-ClassE 200 · ₹81.5 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price A6: ₹71.66 Lakh (ahead) E-Class: ₹81.5 Lakh A6 ₹9.84 lakh cheaper
Airbags A6: 6 airbags E-Class: 8 airbags (ahead) No crash ratings yet
Mileage A6: 14.11 kmpl (ahead) E-Class: 12–15 kmpl ARAI claim
Power A6: 265 PS (ahead) E-Class: 201 bhp Torque 370 vs 320 Nm
Versions A6: 2 E-Class: 4 (ahead) Only E-Class: diesel, automatic

Pick the A6 for the lower price, better claimed mileage and more power.

Pick the E-Class for more airbags and more versions.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹71.66 Lakh
₹81.5 Lakh
On-road in
₹79.34 Lakh
₹90.16 Lakh
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹1,33,300 a month
₹1,51,486 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Petrol, automatic
Petrol, automatic
Power
265 PS
201 bhp
Torque
370 Nm
320 Nm
Gearbox
Automatic
Automatic
Mileage
14.11 kmpl
12–15 kmpl

Vehicle Details

Body Type
Executive Luxury Sedan
Sedan
Seating Capacity
5 Seats
5 Seater
Fuel Type
Not listed
Petrol / Diesel (48V Mild Hybrid)

Engine & Performance

Fuel Type
Petrol
Not listed
Displacement
1,984 cc (2.0L)
Not listed
Engine Config
2.0L 4-Cylinder Turbocharged TFSI Petrol with 12V MHEV
Not listed
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive (FWD)
Not listed
0-100
6.7 sec
Not listed
Top Speed
250 km/h
Not listed
E 200 Engine
Not listed
1999 cc, 4-cylinder turbo-petrol
E 450 Engine
Not listed
2999 cc, inline-6 turbo-petrol
E 450 0-100 kmph
Not listed
4.5 seconds
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not listed
66 Litres
E 220d Engine
Not listed
1993 cc, 4-cylinder turbo-diesel

Transmission & Hybrid

Transmission
7-Speed S tronic Dual-Clutch Automatic
Not listed
Gears
7
Not listed
Paddles
Yes
Not listed
Hybrid
12V Mild Hybrid (MHEV)
Not listed
Transmission Type
Not listed
9-Speed Automatic (9G-Tronic)
Drivetrain
Not listed
RWD (E 200, E 220d), 4MATIC AWD (E 450)

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Brakes
Ventilated Disc (338 mm)
Not listed
Rear Brakes
Ventilated Disc (330 mm)
Not listed
Front Suspension
Five-link Aluminium Axle Front Suspension
Not listed
Rear Suspension
Five-link Aluminium Axle Rear Suspension
Not listed
Wheel Type
18-inch 5-Arm Design Alloy Wheels
Not listed
Tyre Size
245/45 R18 Tubeless Radial
Not listed
Spare Wheel
Space Saver Spare Wheel
Not listed

Dimensions & Capacities

Length
4,939 mm
5092 mm
Width
1,886 mm
1880 mm
Height
1,457 mm
1493 mm
Wheelbase
2,924 mm
3094 mm
Ground Clearance
165 mm
Not listed
Kerb Weight
1,780 kg
Not listed
Boot Space
530 Litres
Not listed
Fuel Tank
73 Litres
Not listed
Turning Radius
6.0 m
Not listed

Safety & ADAS

NCAP Rating
5 stars, Euro NCAP (2018). Adult occupant 35.5/38, child occupant 41.9/49. Euro NCAP ratings last six years, and this one expired on 1 January 2025.
Not tested in this form. The standard-wheelbase E-Class scored 5 stars from Euro NCAP (2024). India gets only the long-wheelbase car.
Airbags
6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
8
ESP/TC
Yes (ESC, Traction Control, ABS, EBD, Hydraulic Brake Assist)
Not listed
ADAS
Level 1 (Audi Pre Sense Front, Lane Departure Warning, Cruise Control, Park Assist Plus)
Not listed
Camera
360-Degree Surround View Camera with Top View & Sensors
Not listed
TPMS
Yes (TPMS)
Not listed
ISOFIX
Yes (Rear outer seats)
Not listed
ADAS Features
Not listed
Forward Collision Warning, Traffic Sign Recognition, Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist, Lane Departure Warning, Lane Keep Assist, Driver Attention Warning, Adaptive Cruise Control, Adaptive High Beam Assist, Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Parking Assist
Not listed
360-Degree Camera

Interior & Infotainment

Touchscreen
Dual MMI Touch Response (10.1-inch Upper Navigation + 8.6-inch Lower Climate Screen)
Not listed
Digital Cluster
12.3-inch Audi Virtual Cockpit Plus
Not listed
CarPlay/Android Auto
Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
Not listed
Connected Tech
Audi Connect Suite with Remote Services & Navigation
Not listed
Audio System
Bang & Olufsen 3D Premium Sound (16 speakers 705W)
Not listed
Sunroof
Panoramic Dual-Pane Sunroof
Not listed
Seat Features
12-Way Power Front Seats with Driver Memory & 4-Way Lumbar
Not listed
Climate Control
4-Zone Deluxe Automatic Climate Control with Air Ionizer
4-Zone Automatic Climate Control
Wireless Charger
Yes (Audi Phone Box Wireless Charging)
Not listed
Display System
Not listed
MBUX Superscreen, 14.4-inch Central Touchscreen + 12.3-inch Passenger Display
Connectivity
Not listed
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay (wireless), Wi-Fi, Voice Commands, Navigation with Live Traffic
Charging
Not listed
Wireless Phone Charging
Sound System
Not listed
Burmester 4D Surround Sound with Dolby Atmos, 17 Speakers, 730W
Rear Seats
Not listed
36-Degree Reclining Rear Seats with Boss Mode and Powered Sunblinds

Lighting & Exterior

Headlights
Matrix LED Headlights with Dynamic Light Sequencing
Not listed
Tail Lights
LED Tail Lamps with Dynamic Animation
Not listed
Fog/DRLs
LED DRLs & Integrated All-Weather Lights
Not listed
Sunroof Type
Not listed
Panoramic Sunroof

Colours & Warranty

Standard Warranty
2 Years / Unlimited km (extendable up to 5-10 Years)
Not listed
Service Interval
12 Months / 15,000 km
Not listed
Colour Options
Not listed
High-Tech Silver, Graphite Grey, Obsidian Black, Polar White, Nautic Blue, Verde Silver

Brakes Wheels & Suspension

Front Brakes
Not listed
Disc
Rear Brakes
Not listed
Disc
Steering
Not listed
Electric, Tilt and Telescopic Adjustable

Choice

Versions
2 versions
4 versions
Price range
₹64.81 Lakh – ₹71.66 Lakh
₹81.5 Lakh – ₹95 Lakh
Colours
5 colours
5 colours

Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.

Same engine and gearbox, closest price

Pick a pair to compare those two versions

Petrol, automatic

A6 Premium Plus₹64.81 Lakh E 200₹81.5 Lakh E-Class ₹16.69 lakh more A6 Technology₹71.66 Lakh E 200₹81.5 Lakh E-Class ₹9.84 lakh more

Only the E-Class sells a diesel, automatic version: 1 version, from ₹83.5 Lakh.

On-road price in six cities

A6 A6 Technology against E-Class E 200

CityA6E-ClassGap
Mumbai₹81.49 Lakh₹92.61 LakhA6 ₹11.12 lakh less
Pune₹81.49 Lakh₹92.61 LakhA6 ₹11.12 lakh less
New Delhi₹79.34 Lakh₹90.16 LakhA6 ₹10.82 lakh less
Bengaluru₹85.13 Lakh₹96.75 LakhA6 ₹11.61 lakh less
Chennai₹86.58 Lakh₹98.39 LakhA6 ₹11.81 lakh less
Hyderabad₹87.32 Lakh₹99.23 LakhA6 ₹11.91 lakh less

Ex-showroom price plus road tax, registration and insurance, by each state's rules. Dealers may add handling charges and accessories.

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the A6 or the E-Class?

The A6, by ₹9.84 lakh on the versions compared here: A6 A6 Technology at ₹71.66 Lakh against E-Class E 200 at ₹81.5 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹79.34 Lakh against ₹90.16 Lakh.

Which gives better mileage?

The A6 claims 14.11 kmpl against 12–15 kmpl on the versions compared here. These are official test figures, not road measurements.

Which is safer?

The A6: 5 stars, Euro NCAP 2018 (rating now expired). The E-Class: not tested in this form; the standard-wheelbase E-Class scored 5 stars (Euro NCAP 2024). The A6 has 6 airbags and the E-Class 8 airbags.

Which is more powerful?

The A6 A6 Technology makes 265 PS and 370 Nm and the E-Class E 200 makes 201 bhp and 320 Nm.

Which is bigger?

The E-Class is 153 mm longer.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹1,33,300 a month for the A6 and ₹1,51,486 for the E-Class, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.

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