Mercedes E class 2006 vs Audi A6 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes E class engine produces 34 HP more power than Audi A6, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Audi A6. Thanks to more power Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.3 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.7 l/100km | 7.2 l/100km | |
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The Audi A6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes E class consumes 1.4 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 210 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes E class consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 950 km in combined cycle | 1180 km in combined cycle | |
| 1180 km on highway | 1400 km on highway | ||
| 900 km with real consumption | 970 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.85 m | 4.93 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.46 m | |
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Mercedes E class is smaller, but slightly higher. Mercedes E class is 8 cm shorter than the Audi A6, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes E class is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 690 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 125 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: | 11.4 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.5 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`360 | 2`275 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | below average | |
| Mercedes E class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A6 has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Mercedes E class, so Mercedes E class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5200 | 6200 | |
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