Mercedes E class 2013 vs Audi A6 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
| Mercedes E class engine produces 20 HP less power than Audi A6, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.2 | 4.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 7.0 l/100km | |
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By specification Mercedes E class consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes E class could require 120 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes E class consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1130 km in combined cycle | 1470 km in combined cycle | |
| 1310 km on highway | 1580 km on highway | ||
| 850 km with real consumption | 920 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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 E 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Audi A6 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes A klase | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Audi A4, Audi A5, Audi Q5, Audi Q3 | |
| 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: | 4.91 m | 4.94 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.51 m | 1.46 m | |
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Mercedes E class is smaller, but higher. Mercedes E class is 4 cm shorter than the Audi A6, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes E class is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 695 litres | 565 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1950 litres | no data | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes E class has 130 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: | 11.2 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.7 metres less than that of the Audi A6, which means Mercedes E class can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`440 | 2`355 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Mercedes E class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A6 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Mercedes E class, so Mercedes E class quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 13 000 | 17 000 | |
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