Merc E Class Estate or Audi A6

[developer]

Bmw is so ugly and doesn't have the Space, They also lack the presence a Mercedes has, Just look dull to me.

A pal of mine has an F11 5 series - it's a lovely looking thing, with a great interior, but it's much smaller (in carrying terms) inside than my E.

Whilst a roof box can add storage, it's not an "every day" solution, for example, you'd need to remove it (and probably the roof bars) every night (a pain) because of the local scrotes - plus they are hardly stylish are they?

You want space, you want E.

 

[Lennox]

That go's for all 7 seater's/mpv's some where the passenger's head are right up against the glass.

Bmw is so ugly and doesn't have the Space, They also lack the presence a Mercedes has, Just look dull to me.

Ah hahahahahahaha!!!! On yerself!!! Love people's mindedness

 

[Headhurts]

I have a 2 month old E350 Night Edition estate which is a lovely car all round, superb engine, lots of space, very quiet ride.

I did take a test drive in a BMW 5 series and this was a nice car and they always seem to get the good review regarding being a drivers car, presumably this means when hurling the car round twisty roads etc but most people do not drive this way.

The E class is a bigger car and just felt better to me than the BMW, but that is just my perception.

The Mercedes looked nicer inside than the BMW to my mind, less utilitarian, but again this is from my perception.

Also as the S212 is an outgoing model I did get an excellent deal.

Did not really consider the Audi but not really sure why.

The new model E is lovely but the estates are not available until towards end of year and I needed an estate.

 

[Deleted member 37751]

I am deciding between E Class Estate and Audi A6 Avent. E class is Just phased out so can't customise I am going for AMG Night ed. A6 is very customizable. Both available around 33k. Please help to decide. Getting confused. thanks

What sort of mileage will you be doing? Motorway, local %? V6 diesel or four pot?

I'm in a similar position to you at the minute and looking at both of these with the CLS estate thrown into the mix.

 

[Teflonso]

Either one. But got to be the E350d or A6 3.0d

Agreed. I started at E220/250 and A6 2.0 and then tested the E350 and the A6 3.0 Quattro. The Jag Sportback was also in the mix. All three excellent cars. Didn't consider the 5 Series, I'd rather have typhoid.

Heart said Jag. Head said A6 and I'd had one previously but it was a touch clinical. Merc won the day when I managed to score a deal close to what I could have got the Audi for. I've never regretted it.

.

 

[Mactech]

There are no 'bad' cars in the premium exec. estate class
It the last few years I have had 2 x E class estates, BMW 5 series and Audi A6's.
It just depends what is important about a car to you
How the car looks is a purely personal thing, so can't help there!
The Mercs have the most room inside, but I rarely got close to maximum capacity.
I did upgrade the E class to a V6 model because the 4 pot was a bit too 'taxi' sounding...
The 5 series was really good, but the fuel consumption meter lied like a cheap watch..but it was my wife who found the seats were not comfortable for her so that had to go...:roll eyes:
I had a an A6 in 2013 which was not as good as I thought it should be, competent, just not great, but then a got an A6 Ultra avant in late 2014 and that was one of the best cars I have ever had.
Unchanged on the outside from the previous year (give or take exhaust trims) but it had a new engine, 8 speed auto 'box and revised electronics and drove like a completely different car
The fuel meter didn't lie, and it really would do what you see below

Test drive them and see what you think
My experience would pull me towards the Audi A6...but that is just a personal choice and goes against what the 'knowledgable' press say

 

[trapperjohn]

Hi Mactech, I think its been a while since I saw a post of yours.

The above is up to your usual excellent standard. Not a word wasted.

Good to see you again.

CHEERS

 

[Yugguy]

If you're going to go Audi A6 you may as well go Skoda Superb estate, get the same car cheaper.

 

[Chilliblu]

If you're going to go Audi A6 you may as well go Skoda Superb estate, get the same car cheaper.

Came to my current Merc from a superb estate. great car if you can get pass the badge. Also had 5 series and Audi. went to Merc as looking at Audi everything was too similar to Skoda. too many bits looked the same. Very pleased with the E-class but as many have already said its really down to personal choice.

 

[bob6600]

Being a MB forum there are plenty of haters but a few fans too
BD's thread on the A6

http://www.mbclub.co.uk/forums/mb-d...6-avant-3-0-bi-tdi-quattro-black-edition.html

 

[Herishi]

If you need space do this!!!

You must be visiting someone in that pic. I see no bridge! Surely all trolls have bridges??? ;-)


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[Lennox]

but then a got an A6 Ultra avant in late 2014 and that was one of the best cars I have ever had.

/QUOTE]


See the A6 Ultra was the worst car I have owned..... But then I like big fast cars, with gadgets and don't care much for mpg as I only do 5k per annum....

Hence on my wish list for next year is a CLS63AMG Shootingbreak......

I keep test driving proper FF Range Rovers but I'm neither a drug dealer or my dad!!

Sod it go for the Merc, the A6 is shiittee, and if you can't do the BMW I nearly bought the Merc so I understand. (As in sure keeping me happy is on your to do list!! Not. Lol)

 

[Mactech]

Hi Mactech, I think its been a while since I saw a post of yours.

The above is up to your usual excellent standard. Not a word wasted.

Good to see you again.

CHEERS

Yes, it has been a little difficult to post much over the past few years whilst working for rival manufacturers, but I'm a free agent again now and do still own a Mercedes
Many thanks for your comments

 

[Bobby Dazzler]

but then a got an A6 Ultra avant in late 2014 and that was one of the best cars I have ever had.

See the A6 Ultra was the worst car I have owned..... But then I like big fast cars

Mactech's idea of a big fast car would probably have an old Mini Metro engine in it!!

 

[Bobby Dazzler]

Being a MB forum there are plenty of haters but a few fans too
BD's thread on the A6

http://www.mbclub.co.uk/forums/mb-d...6-avant-3-0-bi-tdi-quattro-black-edition.html

Thanks Bob.

That thread says it all. The A6 Bi TDi was an incredibly competent car, but a little too clinical, which made it very easy to respect but very difficult to love.

 

[Bobby Dazzler]

Yes, it has been a little difficult to post much over the past few years whilst working for rival manufacturers, but I'm a free agent again now and do still own a Mercedes
Many thanks for your comments

Good to have you back Mac. Looking forward to reading your posts again

 

[MercedesDriver]

V90 on carwow

 

[StuartK]

535d!!! Destroys both sorry. Had the A6 (C7 = Cr4p), driven a few E classes (was good, now old) and the 535d is simply the best car you can buy!!

I know I have one!!

Agree. The other two can't compete.

 

[JBD]

Agree. The other two can't compete.

:fail

 

[Mactech]

Mactech's idea of a big fast car would probably have an old Mini Metro engine in it!!

Yep! That's why my current car has a 4.4L twin turbo engine and weighs 2.7 tonnes...and the one I developed 25 years ago goes 220mph
Really small and slow