Audi A6 vs Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Should you buy Audi A6 or Mercedes-Benz C-Class? Find out which car is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their Price, Size, Space, Boot Space, Service cost, Mileage, Features, Colours and other specs. Audi A6 price starts at Rs 61.60 Lakh ex-showroom for 45 TFSI Premium Plus (Petrol) and Mercedes-Benz C-Class price starts Rs 60 Lakh ex-showroom for C 200 (Petrol). A6 has 1984 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while C-Class has 1993 cc (Diesel top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the A6 has a mileage of 14.11 kmpl (Petrol top model)> and the C-Class has a mileage of 23.0 kmpl (Petrol top model).

A6 Vs C-Class

Key HighlightsAudi A6Mercedes-Benz C-Class
PriceRs.76,97,710#Rs.68,93,569*
Mileage (city)--
Fuel TypePetrolPetrol
Engine(cc)19841496
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
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Audi A6 vs Mercedes-Benz C-Class Comparison

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    Audi A6
    Audi A6
    Rs66.26 Lakh*
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    Mercedes-Benz C-Class
    Mercedes-Benz C-Class
    Rs60 Lakh*
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Basic Information
Brand Name
On Road Price
Rs.76,97,710#
Rs.68,93,569*
Offers & DiscountNo
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User Rating
4.7
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4.4
Based on 17 Reviews
Finance Available (EMI)
Rs.1,46,512
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Rs.1,31,219
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Insurance
Rs.2,39,901
A6 Insurance
Engine and Transmission
Engine Type
In Line Petrol Engine
OM654M
Displacement (cc)
1984
1496
No Of Cylinder
Fast Charging
-
No
Max Power (bhp@rpm)
241.3bhp@5000-6500rpm
201.15bhp@5800-6800rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)
370Nm@1600-4500rpm
300Nm@1800-4000rpm
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Valve Configuration
DOHC
-
Fuel Supply System
Direct Injection
ISG
Turbo ChargerYes
yes
Super ChargerNo
-
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Gear Box
7 Speed
9G TRONIC
Mild Hybrid
-
No
Drive TypeNo
Clutch Type
Dual clutch
No
Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Mileage (City)NoNo
Mileage (ARAI)
14.11 kmpl
16.9 kmpl
Fuel Tank Capacity
73.0 (Litres)
Not Available (Litres)
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI
BS VI
Top Speed (Kmph)
250
246
Drag CoefficientNoNo
Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension
Five-link front suspension; tubular anti-roll bar
Adaptive Damping System
Rear Suspension
Five-link front suspension; tubular anti-roll bar
Adaptive Damping System
Shock Absorbers Type
Adaptive
-
Steering Type
Power
-
Steering Column
Height & Reach
-
Steering Gear Type
Rack & Pinion
-
Turning Radius (Metres)
5.95
-
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
-
Rear Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
-
Top Speed (Kmph)
250
246
0-100kmph (Seconds)
6.8
7.3s
Braking (100-0kmph)
38.72m
verified
-
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI
BS VI
Tyre Size
245/45/ R18
-
Tyre Type
Tubeless,Radial
Tubeless,Radial
Alloy Wheel Size
18
17
0-100Kmph (Tested)
7.04s
verified
-
Quarter Mile (Tested)
15.11s @153.85kmph
verified
-
City driveability (20-80kmph)
4.48s
verified
-
Braking (80-0 kmph)
23.94m
verified
-
Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)
4939
4751
Width (mm)
2110
2033
Height (mm)
1470
1437
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)
165
-
Wheel Base (mm)
2930
2865
Rear Tread (mm)
1618
-
Kerb Weight (kg)
1740
1615
Grossweight (kg)
2345
-
Rear Headroom (mm)
973
verified
955
verified
Rear Legroom (mm)
-
357
Front Headroom (mm)
1054
verified
1041
verified
Front Legroom (mm)
-
295
verified
Front Shoulder Room (mm)
1467
verified
-
Rear Shoulder Room (mm)
1436
verified
-
Seating Capacity
5
5
Boot Space (Litres)
560
540
No. of Doors
4
5
Comfort & Convenience
Power SteeringYesYes
Power Windows FrontYesYes
Power Windows RearYesYes
Power Boot
-
Yes
Automatic Climate Control
4 Zone
2 Zone
Air Quality ControlYesYes
Remote Trunk OpenerYes
-
Remote Fuel Lid OpenerYes
-
Low Fuel Warning LightYesYes
Accessory Power OutletYesYes
Trunk LightYes
-
Vanity MirrorYesYes
Rear Reading LampYes
-
Rear Seat HeadrestYesYes
Adjustable Headrest
-
Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm RestYes
-
Height Adjustable Front Seat BeltsYesYes
Cup Holders FrontYesYes
Cup Holders RearYesYes
Rear AC VentsYesYes
Heated Seats FrontNo
-
Heated Seats RearNo
-
Seat Lumbar SupportYesYes
Active Noise Cancellation
-
Yes
Multifunction Steering WheelYesYes
Cruise ControlYesYes
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Navigation SystemYesYes
Find My Car Location
-
Yes
Foldable Rear Seat
60:40 Split
40:20:40 Split
Smart Access Card EntryYes
-
Smart Key BandYes
-
Engine Start Stop ButtonYesYes
Glove Box CoolingYesYes
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Front Door
Voice ControlYesYes
Steering Wheel Gearshift PaddlesYes
-
USB Charger
Front
Front & Rear
Steering Mounted TripmeterNoYes
Central Console Armrest
With Storage
Yes
Tailgate AjarYesYes
Hands-Free Tailgate
-
Yes
Gear Shift IndicatorNoYes
Rear CurtainYes
-
Luggage Hook And NetYesYes
Battery SaverNo
-
Lane Change IndicatorYes
-
Additional Features
Door Armrest
Air Vents In The B-Pillar
Different Modes Auto, Comfort, Dynamic, Efficiency, and Individual
Active Park Assist with PARKTRONIC,
Massage SeatsNo
-
Memory Function Seats
Driver's Seat Only
Front
One Touch Operating Power Window
Driver's Window
Driver's Window
Autonomous ParkingNo
-
Drive Modes
5
4
Air ConditionerYesYes
HeaterYesYes
Adjustable SteeringYesYes
KeyLess EntryYesYes
Interior
TachometerYesYes
Electronic Multi TripmeterYesYes
Leather SeatsYesYes
Fabric UpholsteryNo
-
Leather Steering WheelYesYes
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector
-
Yes
Glove CompartmentYesYes
Digital ClockYesYes
Outside Temperature DisplayYesYes
Cigarette LighterYes
-
Digital OdometerYesYes
Electric Adjustable Seats
Front
Front
Driving Experience Control EcoNoYes
Folding Table In The RearNo
-
Height Adjustable Driver SeatYesYes
Ventilated SeatsNoYes
Dual Tone DashboardNoYes
Additional Features
20.32cm TFT Colour Display
Gear Selector Lever Knob In Leather
Driver Information System
17.78cm Colour Display
Velour Floor Mats (provided in the respective appointments color with matching edging, the mats protect the footwell against dirt, removed rapidly to be vacuumed or cleaned.), AVANTGARDE interior (With the AVANTGARDE Interior, you can show what is important to you: The avantgarde highlights in the expressively designed interior with ambient lighting will bring you joy day after day. • Seats with unique seat upholstery layout and redesigned headrest. • Multifunction sports steering wheel in leather steering wheel bezel in silver chrome. • Ambient lighting • Free-standing, fully digital instrument display with 12.3 inch LCD colour display • High-resolution central display slightly tilted towards the driver with 11.9 inch screen With MBUX multimedia system • Upper part of the instrument panel in black and lower part in black or macchiato beige with contrasting top stitching • Centre console in high-gloss black with insert in silver chrome • Air vents with elements in silver chrome • Doors with high-gloss black trim elements and surround in silver chrome as well as switches in silver chrome • Stowage Space Package • Overhead control panel in high-gloss black ), Leather multifunction sports steering wheel, Driver display (The high-resolution displayin 12.3 inch LCD colour display. It has 7 different settings with specific content and 3 different display styles.), Premium Plus Ambient lighting (a total of 64 colours with 10 moods, Trim element plane with direct lighting running from the sides of the centre console to the instrument panel and the door handles of the front and rear doors :- Additional lighting scopes on the air vents and the door centre panels of the four doors (baguette with direct and indirect lighting) • Four diing zones (All, DIRECT, Ambient and Accent) • Variable brightness setting, ARTICO man-made leather macchiato beige, ARTICO man-made leather black, ARTICO man-made leather sienna brown, Centre Console in high-gloss black, Black open-pore aluminium lines wood Interior trim
Exterior
Available ColorsGlacier white MetallicFirmament Blue MetallicManhattan Grey MetallicMythos Black MetallicChronos Grey MetallicA6 ColorsSelenite GreyHigh Tech SilverManufaktur Opalite White BrightMojave SilverObsidian BlackCavansite Blue+1 MoreC-Class Colors
Body Type
Adjustable HeadlightsYesYes
Fog Lights FrontYesYes
Fog Lights RearNo
-
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View MirrorYesYes
Manually Adjustable Ext Rear View MirrorNo
-
Electric Folding Rear View MirrorYesYes
Rain Sensing WiperYesYes
Rear Window WiperNo
-
Rear Window WasherNo
-
Rear Window DefoggerYesYes
Wheel CoversNo
-
Alloy WheelsYesYes
Power AntennaNo
-
Tinted GlassNo
-
Rear SpoilerYes
-
Removable Or Convertible TopNo
-
Roof CarrierNo
-
Sun RoofYesYes
Moon RoofYesYes
Side StepperNo
-
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn IndicatorsYesYes
Integrated AntennaYesYes
Chrome GrilleYesYes
Chrome GarnishNoYes
Smoke HeadlampsNo
-
Halogen HeadlampsNo
-
Cornering Foglamps
-
Yes
Roof RailNo
-
Lighting
LED Headlights,DRL's (Day Time Running Lights)
LED Headlights,DRL's (Day Time Running Lights)
Trunk Opener
Remote
Smart
LED DRLs
-
Yes
LED Headlights
-
Yes
LED Taillights
-
Yes
Additional Features
Panoramic Glass sunroof,I Navigation with I Touch Response,4 Zone Air conditioning,Audi Sound System,Audi Music Interface in rear
AVANTGARDE exterior (With the AVANTGARDE Exterior, you can further enhance the individuality and sportiness of your vehicle, and show clearly that you attach importance to style and high quality. The interplay of the design features results in an extraordinarily expressive vehicle. • Radiator grille with integral Mercedes star and a chromed louvre, surround of the radiator grille in chrome • 17 inch 5-spoke light-alloy wheels, painted highgloss black with high-sheen finish • Dynamic front bumper with centrally positioned trim element in mirror chrome and air inlets with diamond-pattern mesh in grained black • Rear bumper painted in vehicle colour with centrally positioned wing in mirror chrome • Beltline trim strips in polished aluminium • Side window surrounds in polished aluminium • Trim on the B-pillars in high-gloss black • Bar on the rear side windows in high-gloss black • Side sill panels painted in vehicle colour), Mirror package, Panoramic sliding sunroof, Stylish 17 inch 5 spoke alloys, Windscreen wipers with rain sensor
Tyre Size
245/45/ R18
-
Tyre Type
Tubeless,Radial
Tubeless,Radial
Wheel Size
-
-
Alloy Wheel Size
18
17
Safety
Anti Lock Braking SystemYesYes
Brake AssistYesYes
Central LockingYesYes
Power Door LocksYesYes
Child Safety LocksYesYes
Anti Theft AlarmYesYes
No Of Airbags
6
-
Driver AirbagYesYes
Passenger AirbagYesYes
Side Airbag FrontYesYes
Side Airbag RearYes
-
Day Night Rear View MirrorYesYes
Passenger Side Rear View MirrorYesYes
Xenon HeadlampsNo
-
Halogen HeadlampsNo
-
Rear Seat BeltsYesYes
Seat Belt WarningYesYes
Door Ajar WarningYesYes
Side Impact BeamsYesYes
Front Impact BeamsYesYes
Traction ControlYes
-
Adjustable SeatsYesYes
Tyre Pressure MonitorYesYes
Vehicle Stability Control SystemYesYes
Engine ImmobilizerYesYes
Crash SensorYesYes
Centrally Mounted Fuel TankYesYes
Engine Check WarningYesYes
Automatic HeadlampsYes
-
Clutch LockNo
-
EBDYesYes
Electronic Stability Control
-
Yes
Advance Safety Features
Audi Pre Sense Basic, Head Airbags
Tyre pressure monitoring system, TIREFIT, Active Brake Assist, PRE-SAFE
Follow Me Home HeadlampsNoYes
Rear CameraYesYes
Anti Theft DeviceYesYes
Anti Pinch Power Windows
-
Driver's Window
Speed Alert
-
Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door LockYesYes
Knee AirbagsNoYes
Isofix Child Seat MountsYesYes
Heads Up DisplayNo
-
Pretensioners And Force Limiter SeatbeltsNoYes
Sos Emergency Assistance
-
Yes
Blind Spot MonitorYes
-
Hill Descent ControlYes
-
Hill AssistYesYes
Impact Sensing Auto Door UnlockYesYes
360 View Camera
Optional
-
Entertainment & Communication
Cd PlayerYes
-
Cd ChangerNo
-
Dvd PlayerYes
-
RadioYesYes
Audio System Remote ControlYes
-
Speakers FrontYesYes
Speakers RearYesYes
Integrated2DINAudioYes
-
Wireless Phone ChargingYesYes
USB And Auxiliary InputYesYes
Bluetooth ConnectivityYesYes
Compass
-
Yes
Touch ScreenYesYes
Touch Screen Size
-
11.9
Connectivity
Android Auto,Apple CarPlay,SD Card Reader
Android Auto,Apple CarPlay
Android AutoYesYes
Apple Car PlayYesYes
Internal StorageYes
-
Number Of Speaker
21
13
Rear Entertainment SystemNo
-
Additional Features
Electrically Extending High-Resolution 20.32cm Colour Display
3D Map Representation With Display Of Lots Of Sightseeing Information and City Models
Detailed Route Information: Map Preview, Choice of Alternative Routes, Lane Recoendations, Motorway Exits, Detailed Junction Maps
Access To Smartphone Voice Control
Driver Information System With 17.78cm Colour Display
Bose Surround Sound System
DVD player
Audi sound system
Subwoofers
Central display :- The high-resolution central display 11.9 inch diagonal screen with touch entry with LCD technology, USB package ( two additional USB-C ports under the front armrest), MBUX Navigation Premium, Hard-disc navigation, Live Traffic Information, Natural Voice Control, Touch Control Concept,Fingerprint Scanner, Vehicle Monitoring, Navigation Connectivity, package, Vehicle Set-Up (Remote Retrieval of Vehicle Status, Remote Door Locking and Unlocking, Speed Alert, Send2Car function, Remote Engine Start/Stop), Navigation Connectivity package, Mercedes-Benz emergency call system, Smartphone Integration (wireless via Apple CarPlay or Android Auto), Extended Functions MBUX,, App connected features:- Vehicle Finder (enables horn and light flashing), Geo-fencing, Mercedes me Service app: Your digital assistant, Windows/sunroof open close from App, Additional Mercedes me connect features (Alexa Home Integration with Mercedes me,Google Home integration with Mercedes me connect, Parking location POIs (Points of Interest))
Warranty
Introduction DateNoNo
Warranty TimeNoNo
Warranty DistanceNoNo
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Pros and Cons

  • Pros
  • Cons

    Audi A6

    • A high-tech dashboard setup
    • Looks dominating on the road
    • Sweet handler

    Mercedes-Benz C-Class

    • Elegant exterior
    • Spectacular cabin design
    • Refined petrol engine
    • Comfortable ride quality

    Audi A6

    • Only front-wheel drive
    • Misses out on flagship features
    • Rear seat experience is average

    Mercedes-Benz C-Class

    • Petrol motor lacks outright power
    • Some features missing

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Which car is cheaper between Audi A6 and Mercedes-Benz C-Class?

Audi A6 price starts at Rs 61.60 Lakh & Mercedes-Benz C-Class price starts at Rs 60 Lakh in New Delhi. Mercedes-Benz C-Class is cheaper between these two cars.

Which car has good mileage Audi A6 and Mercedes-Benz C-Class?

The mileage of A6 is 14.11 kmpl in New Delhi & The mileage of C-Class is 16.9 kmpl in New Delhi. Mercedes-Benz C-Class gives better mileage than Audi A6.
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