Mercedes E class 1997 vs Audi A6 1998
Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 170 HP | 165 HP | |
Torque: | 225 NM | 230 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.1 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
Audi A6 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes E class engine produces 5 HP more power than Audi A6, but torque is 5 NM less than Audi A6. Despite the higher power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.7 | 10.8 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 10.5 l/100km | 11.2 l/100km | |
The Mercedes E class is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Mercedes E class consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6, which means that by driving the Mercedes E class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes E class consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 640 km in combined cycle | |
860 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
660 km with real consumption | 620 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 460'000 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: | 10 years | 3 years | |
Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Used also on Audi A4 | |
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.82 m | 4.80 m | |
Width: | 1.80 m | 1.81 m | |
Height: | 1.46 m | 1.48 m | |
Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes E class is 2 cm longer than the Audi A6, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes E class is 2 cm lower. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 600 litres | 455 litres | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1975 litres | no data | |
Mercedes E class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes E class has 145 litres more trunk space than the Audi A6. | |||
Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 11.7 meters | |
The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.4 metres less than that of the Audi A6. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 2`170 | 2`135 | |
Safety: | |||
Quality: | average | below average | |
Mercedes E class has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Audi A6, so Mercedes E class quality could be a bit better. | |||
Average price (€): | 3200 | 1400 | |
Rating in user reviews: | 9.0/10 | 7.8/10 | |
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