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Mercedes-Benz E 220d
Sedan · Diesel · FWD
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Audi A6 2.0 TDI
Sedan · Diesel · AWD
Mercedes-Benz E 220d
Car A
Mercedes-Benz E 220d
The Mercedes-Benz E 220d blends efficient diesel running (4.6 l/100 km) with five-seat practicality and a 540-liter trunk, suiting growing families and road trips. Performance is balanced rather than flashy, and front-wheel drive prioritizes everyday ease over winter prowess.
5 seatsSedanDiesel5-star safety4.6 L/100km194 hp
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
Car B
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
The Audi A6 2.0 TDI combines diesel efficiency with AWD traction to suit road trips and all-weather family duty. It favors relaxed, economical cruising over outright speed or city-first use.
5 seatsSedanDiesel5-star safetyAWD
Why compared cross brandsame body typesame powertrainsame ranking profilesame seatssimilar price

Usage fit

Family 65 / 64
City 39 / 39
Budget / value 58 / 57
Road trip 63 / 68
Performance 34 / 39
Cargo 30 / 29
Practical 50 / 48
Premium 57 / 56
Winter 30 / 70

Scores out of 100. Blue = Mercedes-Benz E 220d · Orange = Audi A6 2.0 TDI

Specs side-by-side

Spec Mercedes-Benz E 220d Audi A6 2.0 TDI
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Pros & cons

Mercedes-Benz E 220d

  • Efficient for its class at 4.6 l/100 km, ideal for long commutes and trips
  • Roomy 540 L trunk and five seats suit growing families
  • Balanced performance: 194 hp, 400 Nm, 0–100 km/h in 7.5 s
  • Strong safety and reliability signals for peace of mind

Audi A6 2.0 TDI

  • Efficient for its class at 4.9 L/100 km, ideal for long-distance driving
  • AWD enhances stability and confidence in winter and mixed conditions
  • Five seats and a 530 L trunk handle family luggage for trips
  • Good value in its segment considering efficiency and all-weather capability

Verdict

Pick Mercedes-Benz E 220d if…
Best fuel economy
Mercedes-Benz E 220d uses 4.6 L/100km vs 4.9 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.
Pick Audi A6 2.0 TDI if…
All-wheel drive
Audi A6 2.0 TDI's AWD adds real-world confidence in wet, icy, or mixed-weather conditions.

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