Audi A6 vs Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2026)
Audi A6 (₹64.81 Lakh – ₹71.66 Lakh) and Mercedes-Benz E-Class (₹81.50 Lakh – ₹1.45 Crore) go head-to-head in the luxury sedan space. Here is how they compare on the numbers (October 2026).
- The Audi A6 is more affordable — it starts ₹16.69 Lakh lower than the Mercedes-Benz E-Class.
- The Mercedes-Benz E-Class is the more powerful car, with 577 bhp against 242 bhp.
- The Mercedes-Benz E-Class has the bigger boot: 540 litres vs 530 litres.
Specification Comparison
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Audi A6 in short
The A6 is Audi's executive sedan in India, running ₹64.81 lakh (MY2025 base) to ₹71.66 lakh (Technology) with a 245 PS 2.0L TFSI mild-hybrid petrol. This C8 generation is in runout — the all-new A6 is expected in India around October — which makes the current car the value play of the class: it undercuts the BMW 5 Series LWB by nearly ₹12 lakh and the Mercedes E-Class by more. Unlike those two, the A6 runs a standard wheelbase.
Full A6 prices & variants →Mercedes-Benz E-Class in short
The E-Class LWB is India's best-selling luxury car, and the current generation launched in October 2024 continues the formula that earned that title: an India-specific long-wheelbase body with a 3,094 mm wheelbase, reclining rear seats and a 540-litre boot. The range spans ₹81.50 lakh (E 200) to ₹1.45 crore for the 585 PS AMG E 53 Hybrid 4MATIC+ plug-in hybrid. India is one of the few markets to get the LWB sedan at all — the BMW 5 Series LWB is its only direct long-wheelbase rival, with the Audi A6 running standard length.
Full E-Class prices & variants →Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper: A6 or E-Class?
The Audi A6 is more affordable — it starts ₹16.69 Lakh lower than the Mercedes-Benz E-Class. (Ex-showroom prices, October 2026.)
A6 vs E-Class — which is safer?
NCAP ratings: Audi A6 — not yet tested; Mercedes-Benz E-Class — not yet tested.
Should I buy the A6 or the E-Class?
The Audi A6 is more affordable — it starts ₹16.69 Lakh lower than the Mercedes-Benz E-Class. The Mercedes-Benz E-Class is the more powerful car, with 577 bhp against 242 bhp. The Mercedes-Benz E-Class has the bigger boot: 540 litres vs 530 litres. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.