Mercedes E class 2016 vs Audi A6 2018
Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 258 HP | 286 HP | |
Torque: | 620 NM | 620 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.9 seconds | n/a seconds | |
Mercedes E class engine produces 28 HP less power than Audi A6, the torque is the same for both cars. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 5.8 | |
Drive type | |||
Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
Engine production duration: | 19 years | 7 years | |
Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes S klase | Used also on Audi A7 | |
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes E class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.92 m | 4.94 m | |
Width: | 1.85 m | 1.89 m | |
Height: | 1.46 m | 1.46 m | |
Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes E class is 2 cm shorter than the Audi A6, 3 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 540 litres | 530 litres | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1470 litres | no data | |
Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes E class has 10 litres more trunk space than the Audi A6. The Audi A6 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 11.1 meters | |
The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.5 metres more than that of the Audi A6, which means Mercedes E class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 2`440 | no data | |
Safety: | no data | ||
Quality: | high | average | |
Mercedes E class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A6 has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Mercedes E class, so Mercedes E class quality is probably significantly better | |||
Average price (€): | 30 600 | 38 800 | |
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