2012 Mercedes-Benz R vs. 2013 Audi A6
To start off, 2013 Audi A6 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Mercedes-Benz R. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Mercedes-Benz R would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Mercedes-Benz R is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Audi A6 (306 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2012 Mercedes-Benz R. (302 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2012 Mercedes-Benz R.
Both vehicles are all wheel drive (AWD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2013 Audi A6 (441 Nm) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mercedes-Benz R. (370 Nm). This means 2013 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mercedes-Benz R.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Mercedes-Benz R | 2013 Audi A6 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Audi |
| Model | R | A6 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 6 valves |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 7-speed shiftable automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5156 mm | 4925 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1958 mm | 2086 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1661 mm | 1468 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3216 mm | 2912 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 11.3 L/100km |
