Mercedes-Benz C-Class Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2011 Audi A6 / S6 Audi A6 / S6 2011

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Audi A6 / S6 Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Audi A6 / S6 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $45,655

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $33,370

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,521

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $31,125

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112011
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassA6 / S6
TrimC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMGS6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,990 $39,990 $58,200 $76,100
Base Invoice $31,611 $37,191 $54,126 $70,774
Multimedia Package 2,700 2,700 3,350  
Premium 1 Package 1,995      
Lighting Package 985 985 985  
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,620    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720  
Rear side airbags 420 420 420 350
Heated front seats 750 750    
Rearview camera 460 460 460  
Proximity key 1,140 1,140 1,140  
AMG Leather Package     3,030  
Carbon fiber trim     2,590 400
Multimedia Package 2,511 2,511 3,115  
Premium 1 Package 1,855      
Lighting Package 916 916 916  
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,507    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669  
Rear side airbags 391 391 391 325
Heated front seats 698 698    
Rearview camera 428 428 428  
Proximity key 1,060 1,060 1,060  
AMG Leather Package     2,818  
Carbon fiber trim     2,409 372
Options (change) 10,790 8,795 12,695 750
Options (change) 10,035 8,180 11,806 697
Destination 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 2,100 1,300
Total Price $45,655 $49,660 $73,870 $79,025
Total Invoice $42,521 $46,246 $68,907 $73,646

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Mercedes-Benz C-Class dealer quotes or Audi A6 / S6 dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Audi A6 / S6

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,845
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,908
Model Year2011201120112011
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassA6 / S6
TrimC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMGS6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine228hp V6268hp V6451hp V8435hp V10
TransmissionM6T7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 8100, 8450, 12255, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18265/35-19
Total Price$45,655$49,660$73,870$79,025
Adjustments for Features0-1,450-3,175-4,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,655$48,210$70,695$74,500
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,555$25,040$0
Total Invoice$42,521$46,246$68,907$73,646
Adjustments for Features0-1,350-2,962-4,217
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,521$44,896$65,945$69,429
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,375$23,424$0

Return to top

Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Audi A6 / S6

Model Year2011201120112011
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassA6 / S6
TrimC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMGS6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Sunshades, second row   $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire   $225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net   $40
Ski sack   $50
Storage compartment under front seat(s)   $50
Climate Control 
Residual heat   $50
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0 
Bodyside cladding   $350
Rear spoiler $200$200 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD changer, remote   $200
HD radio   $50
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Surround sound  $250$250
Traffic information  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Chronometer  $100 
Cornering lights   $50
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100   
Carbon fiber trim  $200$200
Heated second row seats   $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, passenger seat  $150 
Metal pedals$75$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000 
Wood trim $300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$1,165$2,615$4,340$5,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,450$3,175$4,525
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,350-2,962-4,217

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Audi A6 / S6

Model Year20112011
ModelC-ClassA6 / S6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in111.9 in
Length182.3 in193.5 in
Width69.7 in73.0 in
Height56.3 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,528 lb.4,124 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in36.9 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft315.9 ft3

Return to top

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested104098%
Total Not Requested252%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested175095%
Total Not Requested1005%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested104098%
Total Not Requested252%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested129077%
Total Not Requested37523%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Total Requested145056%
Total Not Requested115044%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Sedans, Wagons, Coupes, and Convertibles.
See TrueDelta's information for all Mercedes-Benz models.