Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2009) vs. Audi A6 / S6 (2017) Specs

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2009 Mercedes-Benz E-Class and 2017 Audi A6 / S6 Specifications

Model Year	2009	2017
Model	Mercedes-Benz E-Class	Audi A6 / S6
Engine	6.2L V8 DOHC-4v 507 hp@6800 465 lb-ft@5200	turbocharged 4.0L V8 DOHC-4v 450 hp@5800 406 lb-ft@1400
Transmission	7-speed shiftable automatic	7-speed automated manual
Drivetrain	RWD	AWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	112.4 in	114.6 in	-2.2 in
Length	191.0 in	194.2 in	-3.2 in
Width	71.7 in	73.8 in	-2.1 in
Height	58.4 in	57.8 in	0.6 in
Curb Weight	4027 lb.	4398 lb.	-371 lb.
Fuel Capacity	21.1 gal.	19.8 gal.	1.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.1 in	37.2 in	1.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.4 in	57.5 in	-1.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	52.4 in	0.0 in	52.4 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.9 in	41.3 in	0.6 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.8 in	37.8 in	0 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.1 in	56.3 in	-0.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2	53.8 in	0.0 in	53.8 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.6 in	37.4 in	-1.8 in
Total Legroom	77.5 in (over 2 rows)	78.7 in (over 2 rows)	-1.2 in
Cargo Volume	15.9 ft³	14.1 ft³	1.8 ft³

2009 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD	Much better sized for me. My prior 2007 three series BMW was too small and cramped. see full Mercedes-Benz E-Class review
2008	4dr Sedan turbocharged 210hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD	Can spend all day driving this car and not be exhausted. see full Mercedes-Benz E-Class review
2008	4dr Sedan 382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD	The most comfortable seats among all its rivals including Lexus, Jaguar, BMW, Audi, and Infiniti. Plenty of adjustments in the seat and the telescoping steering wheel. Plenty of front seat room for people 6 foot tall and more. Provides ample support. see full Mercedes-Benz E-Class review
2008	4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Driving 4-5 hours in a row left no fatigue or discomfort in my back or legs. The seats are just firm enough but very supportive where they need to be. see full Mercedes-Benz E-Class review

2009 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr Sedan 382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD	The back seat is very comfortable and provides good headroom and seating support. They fold down to provide additional storage room. My complaint is that it is not S class roomy in the back. Leg and foot room can be limited if sitting behind a tall driver see full Mercedes-Benz E-Class review

2017 Audi A6 / S6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2016	The second benefit of the Audi A6's more open and expansive interior: it feels roomier, especially in the front seats. With no "race car" or "jet fighter" pretensions, the Audi is easier and more relaxing to drive. The BMW, Cadillac, and Mercedes interiors all feel tighter and more confining. see full Audi A6 / S6 review

2017 Audi A6 / S6 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	Want a second reason that the Audi A6 might not be your best bet? Perhaps its front seats, as these despite a four-way lumbar adjustment (driver only unless you get the 3.0T Prestige) are just okay. Though likely what a German orthopedist recommended--I've sat in these seats for ten hours without any soreness--I'd personally prefer seats that are less firm and more form-fitting. This said, forms differ, and the Audi's might fit yours better than mine. The rear seat is roomy but, like most, is mounted too close to the floor to provide adults with sufficient under-thigh support. With that, I'm pretty much out of why-nots (though I'll touch on a potential one below). A very good all-around car, the Audi A6 has no glaring faults. see full Audi A6 / S6 review

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