2020 Audi A6 vs. 2020 Mercedes-Benz E-Class

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2020 Audi A6 and 2020 Mercedes-Benz E-Class contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2020 Audi A6 and the 2020 Mercedes-Benz E-Class.

When we compare the 2020 Audi A6's and the 2020 Mercedes-Benz E-Class's specifications and ratings, the 2020 Audi A6 has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, and fuel efficiency, reliability and interior volume. The 2020 Mercedes-Benz E-Class has the advantage in the areas of resale value, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2020 Audi A6's and the 2020 Mercedes-Benz E-Class's specifications and ratings, the 2020 Audi A6 is a better car than the 2020 Mercedes-Benz E-Class.

Pricing: A used 2020 Audi A6 ranges from $24,997 to $39,991 while a used 2020 Mercedes-Benz E-Class is priced between $28,989 to $53,977.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2020 Audi A6 loses 57.2 percent of its value and the 2020 Mercedes-Benz E-Class loses 51.9 percent of its value. This means the 2020 Mercedes-Benz E-Class retains 5.2 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2020 Audi A6.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Audi A6 is 8.4 out of 10 while the Mercedes-Benz E-Class' quality rating is 8.5 out of 10. This results in the Audi A6 being ranked 6 out of 29 Best Luxury Midsize Cars and the Mercedes-Benz E-Class being ranked 4 out of 29.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Audi A6 is 8.3 out of 10. For the Mercedes-Benz E-Class the reliability rating is 8.3 out of 10. This gives the Audi A6 a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Mercedes-Benz E-Class.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2020 Audi A6’s base engine makes 248 horsepower, and the 2020 Mercedes-Benz E-Class base engine makes 255 horsepower. The A6 is rated to deliver an average of 27 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 618 miles. The E-Class is rated to deliver an average of 26 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 557 miles. This gives the 2020 Audi A6 the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the 2020 Mercedes-Benz E-Class. Both models use premium unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are midsize cars, the 2020 Audi A6 has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The 2020 Mercedes-Benz E-Class has the advantage in the areas of front leg room, rear head room and rear shoulder room. The 2020 Audi A6 and 2020 Mercedes-Benz E-Class are comparable in regards to front shoulder room.

Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the 2020 Audi A6 and the 2020 Mercedes-Benz E-Class have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.