Verdict
The Audi A6 asks RM589,900 against the Mercedes-Benz E-Class at RM367,888, a hefty RM222,012 gap. Its 340 hp V6, 500 Nm and all-wheel drive cut the 0-100 km/h sprint to 5.1 seconds, 2.4 seconds ahead of the E-Class, while adaptive dampers and dynamic all-wheel steering are meaningful hardware. But Malaysian running costs favour the E-Class: annual road tax is RM380 versus RM2,118. The Mercedes also brings nine airbags, blind-spot monitoring, steering lane-keep assist and adaptive cruise control, so it is the more rational executive sedan.
The A6 sport 3.0 TFSI quattro (RM603,172) sits above every E-Class variant here, so the verdict compares the closest-priced pairing — use the selectors above to match any two trims.
Pick the Audi A6 if 340 hp, 500 Nm, all-wheel drive and a 5.1-second 0-100 km/h time matter more than the RM222,012 upfront premium and higher road tax.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz E-Class if you want the far lower RM367,888 entry price, RM380 annual road tax and stronger driver-assistance kit.
Key differences
- Price: Audi A6 RM589,900; Mercedes-Benz E-Class RM367,888.
- Performance: Audi A6 340 hp, 500 Nm and 0-100 km/h in 5.1 seconds; Mercedes-Benz E-Class 201 hp, 320 Nm and 7.5 seconds.
- Driveline: Audi A6 all-wheel drive; Mercedes-Benz E-Class rear-wheel drive.
- Road tax: Audi A6 RM2,118 per year; Mercedes-Benz E-Class RM380 per year.
- Safety: Audi A6 has 6 airbags and lane-keep warning; Mercedes-Benz E-Class has 9 airbags and steering lane-keep correction.
- Practicality: Audi A6 has a 530-litre boot and 2,924 mm wheelbase; Mercedes-Benz E-Class has a 540-litre boot and 2,961 mm wheelbase.
A6
- 340 hp and 500 Nm V6 performance
- All-wheel drive with adaptive dampers
- Matrix LED headlamps and 16-speaker Bang & Olufsen audio
- RM222,012 more expensive
- RM2,118 annual road tax versus RM380
- Less active safety assistance, with no blind-spot monitor or adaptive cruise control
E-Class
- RM367,888 price and RM380 annual road tax
- Nine airbags, blind-spot monitoring and adaptive cruise control
- 540-litre boot, 2,961 mm wheelbase and 360-degree camera
- 2.4 seconds slower to 100 km/h
- 201 hp and 320 Nm trail the Audi's 340 hp and 500 Nm
- No all-wheel drive, adaptive dampers or dynamic all-wheel steering
What the A6 has over the E-Class
What the E-Class has over the A6
Based on the published spec sheets of the selected variants — a blank field on one side can also mean unlisted data.
Representative body-type outlines, drawn to scale from each car's length and height.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM589,900 | RM367,888✓ |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM2,118 | RM380✓ |
| Monthly instalment (est.) | RM6,020/mo | RM3,755/mo✓ |
| Insurance / year (est.) | RM15,684 | RM9,878✓ |
| Fuel / year (est.) | RM2,866 | — |
| Energy cost / 100 km (est.) | RM14.33 | — |
| 5-year running costs (est.) | RM103,336 | — |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 24-valve DOHC with Twin-scroll Turbocharger, Direct Fuel Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Lift | 16-valve DOHC, Turbocharged with Direct Fuel Injection and Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 2,995 cc | 1,999 cc |
| Horsepower | 340 hp at 5,000 rpm✓ | 201 hp at 5,800 rpm |
| Torque | 500 Nm at 1,370 rpm✓ | 320 Nm at 2,000 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | V 6 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore × Stroke | 84.5 mm × 89 mm | 83 mm × 92.4 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.8 | 10 |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 16 hp | 23 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 60 Nm | 205 Nm✓ |
| Battery Capacity | 0.5 kWh | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 7-speed S-tronic | 9G-Tronic |
| Gears | 7 | 9 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | BorgWarner | Daimler AG |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.1 seconds✓ | 7.5 seconds |
| Rated Economy | 7.2 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h✓ | 240 km/h |
| Co2 | 172 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,939 mm | 4,949 mm |
| Width | 1,886 mm | 1,880 mm |
| Height | 1,457 mm | 1,468 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,924 mm | 2,961 mm |
| Weight | 1,760 kg | 1,825 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 63 litres | 66 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 530 litres | 540 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 255/40R20 | 245/45R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 255/40R20 | 275/40R19 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Pirelli P Zero | Pirelli P Zero |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 20" 5 Spoke V Alloys | 19" Multi-spoke Two-tone Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 20" 5 Spoke V Alloys | 19" Multi-spoke Two-tone Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack & Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Adaptive Dampers, Dynamic All-wheel Steering | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Rear Side) | 9 (Driver and Passenger, Driver's Knee, Front Side, Rear Side, Front and Rear Curtain) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | — | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Electric for rear doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on two outer rear passenger seats | Available for 2 Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, Audi pre sense front | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Warning Only | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | Audi pre sense rear | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Matrix LED Projectors with Auto High Beam | Reflector LED with Adaptive High Beam |
| Taillamps | LED Combination with Dynamic Turn Signals | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function | Driver and Passenger Powered Seats with Driver Side Memory Settings |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Rear AC Vents |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 Rear | — |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Active Ambient Lights (64 Colours) |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Powered rear sun shade, manual rear door window shades | Rear Window Shades |
| Audio | 10.1" MMI navigation plus with 8.6" MMI touch response, 730 watt Bang & Olufsen sound system with 16 speakers | 14.4" MBUX Multimedia with Online Music Streaming, AI functionality built-in, Seven Speaker Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up & Down with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Entry (Push Button Start) |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered boot | Remote Control Activation with Contactless Boot Opening |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, 360-degree Camera |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power Door | Soft-close Doors | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Electroluminescent Analogue | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | Audi virtual cockpit | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years✓ | 4 years |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration. Running-cost estimates assume 20,000 km/year. Fuel at RM1.99/litre (RON95, subsidised). Insurance: comprehensive motor tariff, no NCD. Instalment: 10% down, 2.5% flat rate, 9 years. Prices checked October 2026.
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A6 vs E-Class FAQ
Is the Audi A6 or Mercedes-Benz E-Class better?
The Mercedes-Benz E-Class is the better buy for most Malaysian buyers because it is far cheaper to buy and tax, while adding stronger active safety equipment. Choose the Audi A6 for its much quicker 5.1-second sprint, 340 hp V6 and all-wheel drive.
What is the price difference?
The Audi A6 costs RM222,012 more than the Mercedes-Benz E-Class: RM589,900 versus RM367,888.
Which has better safety equipment?
The Mercedes-Benz E-Class has the stronger safety count: nine airbags, blind-spot monitoring, steering lane-keep correction, adaptive cruise control and a 360-degree camera. The Audi A6 has six airbags and lane-keep warning only, although it includes Audi pre sense front and rear.
Which one is locally assembled?
The E-Class is assembled in Malaysia (CKD), while the A6 is fully imported (CBU) from Germany. Local assembly generally helps pricing and spare-parts supply, and CKD programmes usually signal a longer-term commitment to the model here.
Which has the better warranty?
The A6 carries a 5-year manufacturer warranty against 4 years for the E-Class.