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2004 Audi A6
2005 Mercedes-Benz E-Class

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2004 Audi A6
MSRP $53,325 - $69,370
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2005 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
MSRP $73,000 - $115,650
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Mechanical
Engine
Gas V6 Gas V8
Gas V6 Diesel I6 Gas V8
Displacement
2.7L/163 3.0L/181 4.2L/255
3.2L/195 3.2L/197 5.0L/303 5.5L/332
Fuel System
SEFI
CDI SMPI
Horsepower
250 hp @ 5800 rpm 265 hp @ - TBD - rpm 220 hp @ 6300 rpm 300 hp @ 6200 rpm
221 hp @ 5600 rpm 201 hp @ 4200 rpm 302 hp @ 5600 rpm 469 hp @ 6100 rpm
Torque
258 ft-lb @ 1850 rpm TBD ft-lb 221 ft-lb @ 3200 rpm 295 ft-lb @ 3000 rpm
232 ft-lb @ 3000 - 4800 rpm 369 ft-lb @ 1800 - 2600 rpm 339 ft-lb @ 2700 - 4250 rpm 516 ft-lb @ 2650 - 4500 rpm
Steering
Power Steering
Power Steering
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive Front-Wheel Drive
All-Wheel Drive Rear-Wheel Drive
Transmission
5-speed "Tiptronic" automatic transmission-inc: dynamic shift programming (DSP), hill detection capability 6-speed manual transmission w/synchronized reverse gear Multitronic automatic continuously variable transmission w/dynamic shift programming (DSP)
5-speed driver-adaptive automatic transmission-inc: "comfort" mode, Touch Shift 7-speed driver-adaptive automatic transmission-inc: "comfort" mode, Touch Shift 5-speed driver-adaptive automatic transmission-inc: "comfort" mode, Touch Shift, AMG SpeedShift
Fuel
Fuel
Gasoline
Gasoline Diesel
Fuel Consumption: City
11.5 - 13.7 L/100 km
8.9 - 16.6 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: Highway
8.1 - 8.9 L/100 km
5.9 - 10.9 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: City/HWY Combined
8.1 - 13.7 L/100 km
5.9 - 16.6 L/100 km
Fuel Capacity
70.0 - 82.0 L
80.0 L
Safety
Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Not Available
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Brake
4 Wheel Disc
4 Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Rollover Protection Bars
Not Available
Not Available
Child Safety Locks
Standard
Not Available
Emergency Trunk Release
Standard
Standard
Driver Restriction Features
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Assistance
Back-Up Camera
Not Available
Not Available
360 Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keeping Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Cross-Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Aid
Standard
Standard
Automatic Parking
Not Available
Not Available
Tire Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Standard
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Heads-Up Display
Not Available
Not Available
Lighting
Daytime Running Lights
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Headlights
Not Available
Standard
HID headlights
Standard
Standard
Headlights-Auto-Leveling
Not Available
Not Available
Night Vision
Not Available
Not Available
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
Not Available
Standard
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Standard
Standard
Infotainment
AM/FM Stereo
Standard
Standard
HD Radio
Not Available
Not Available
Satellite Radio
Not Available
Not Available
CD Player
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Not Available
Not Available
Auxiliary Audio Input
Not Available
Not Available
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Seat Audio Controls
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Wheel-Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Navigation System
Standard
Standard
Connectivity
Smart Device Integration
Not Available
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Not Available
Android Auto
Not Available
Not Available
WiFi Hotspot
Not Available
Not Available
Bluetooth Connection
Not Available
Not Available
Power Outlet
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Comfort
Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Rear Air Conditioning
Not Available
Standard
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Standard
Not Available
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Not Available
Standard
Cooled Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Standard
Passenger Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Standard
Seat-Massage
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel
Not Available
Not Available
Convenience
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Power Door Locks
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Keyless Start
Not Available
Standard
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Standard
Standard
Seat Memory
Standard
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Mirror Memory
Standard
Standard
Power Folding Mirrors
Standard
Not Available
Power Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Hands-Free Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Trunk Release
Standard
Standard
Remote Engine Start
Not Available
Not Available
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
Standard
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Standard
Universal Garage Door Opener
Standard
Standard
Interior
Passenger Capacity
5
5 - 7
Front Head Room
953 - 978 mm
950 - 963 mm
Front Leg Room
1,049 mm
1,064 mm
Front Shoulder Room
1,427 mm
1,433 mm
Rear Head Room
955 - 965 mm
958 - 965 mm
Rear Leg Room
940 - 947 mm
904 - 914 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
1,415 - 1,422 mm
1,425 mm
Trunk Volume
436 - 487 L
450 L
Front Reading Lamps
Standard
Standard
Rear Reading Lamps
Standard
Standard
Exterior
Wheelbase
2,758 - 2,761 mm
2,855 mm
Length, Overall
4,877 - 4,912 mm
4,818 - 4,869 mm
Width, Max w/o mirrors
1,811 mm
1,811 - 1,821 mm
Height, Overall
1,448 - 1,453 mm
1,453 - 1,496 mm
Min Ground Clearance
107 - 122 mm
124 - 140 mm
Base Curb Weight
1,615 - 1,825 kg
1,674 - 1,919 kg
Front Tire Size
P235/45R17 18" P205/55HR16 P215/55HR16 P255/40ZR17 P235/50HR16
P245/45HR17 P245/40ZR18 P225/55HR16
Rear Tire Size
P235/45R17 18" P205/55HR16 P215/55HR16 P255/40ZR17 P235/50HR16
P245/45HR17 P265/35ZR18 P225/55HR16 P245/40ZR18
Sun/Moon Roof
Standard
Standard
Luggage Rack
Not Available
Not Available
Security
Security System
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Standard
Wheels-Locks
Not Available
Not Available
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