Mercedes C class 2009 vs Audi A6 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7 seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes C class engine produces 68 HP more power than Audi A6, whereas torque is 180 NM more than Audi A6. Thanks to more power Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 3.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 5.9 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 70 litres | |
| 920 km with real consumption | 970 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Audi A6) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Mercedes C class) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | no data | 4.93 m | |
| Width: | no data | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | no data | 1.46 m | |
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 565 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes C class is 1.1 metres less than that of the Audi A6, which means Mercedes C class can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`275 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Mercedes C class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A6 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Mercedes C class, so Mercedes C class quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4800 | 5800 | |
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