Comparison Audi A6 (4B,C5) 2.8 V6 30V (193 Hp) quattro & Audi A6 Avant (4B,C5, facelift 2001) 1.9 TDI (130 Hp) & Mercedes-Benz S-class (W126) 560 SEL (279 Hp)
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| Brand: | Audi | Audi | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model: | A6 | A6 | S-class |
| Generation: | A6 (4B,C5) | A6 Avant (4B,C5, facelift 2001) | S-class (W126) |
| Engine / modification: | 2.8 V6 30V (193 Hp) quattro | 1.9 TDI (130 Hp) | 560 SEL (279 Hp) |
| Production start: | 1997 year | 2001 year | 1985 year |
| Production end: | 2001 year | 2004 year | 1991 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Combi | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 5 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 15.4 l/100 km | 7.7 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 8.2 l/100 km | 4.6 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 10.8 l/100 km | 5.7 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Diesel | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.28 | 0.32 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 70 l | 70 l | |
| Emission standard: | Euro 3 | Euro 3 | |
| CO2 emissions: | 259 g/km | 154 g/km | |
| Power: | 193 hp | 130 hp | 279 hp |
| Max power in: | 6000 rpm. | 4000 rpm. | 5200 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 234 km/h | 201 km/h | |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 8.0 sec | 10.7 sec | 8.6 sec |
| Torque: | 280 Nm @ 3200 rpm. | 285 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm. | 430 Nm/3750 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | ACK, AHA, ALG, AMX, APR, AQD | AVF, AWX | W126.039 |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 2771 cm3 | 1896 cm3 | 5547 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 5.5 l | 3.7 l | |
| Coolant: | 6.0 l | 7.0 l | |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Pump-nozzle (Unit Injector) | Multi-point injection |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbo / Intercooler (Turbocharging / Intercooler) | ||
| Position of cylinders: | V engine | Inline | V engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | OHC | OHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 4 | 8 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 5 | 2 | 2 |
| Compression ratio: | 10.6 | 19.5 | |
| Piston Stroke: | 86.4 mm | 95.5 mm | 94.8 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 82.5 mm | 79.5 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | All wheel drive (4x4) | Front wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5 | vario | 4 |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Length: | 4796 mm | 4796 mm | 5286 mm |
| Width: | 1810 mm | 1810 mm | 1820 mm |
| Height: | 1451 mm | 1477 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2759 mm | 2760 mm | 3075 mm |
| Front track: | 1540 mm | 1540 mm | |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1569 mm | 1569 mm | |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 455 l | ||
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 434 l | 1590 l | |
| Front suspension: | Independent multi-link | Independent multi-link | |
| Rear suspension: | Semi-independent, spring | Semi-independent, spring | |
| Max weight: | 2140 kg | 2085 kg | |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc | |
| Kerb Weight: | 1560 kg | 1535 kg | |
| ABS: | yes | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering | |
| Max. roof load: | 100 kg | 100 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%): | 2000 kg | 1800 kg | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.68 m | 11.68 m | |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1900 kg | 1600 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg | 750 kg | |
| Permitted towbar download: | 85 kg | 85 kg | |
| Tire size: | 205/60 R15 | 205/55 R16 | |
| Wheel rims size: | 6J x 15 | 7J x 16 |