Mercedes E class 1997 vs Audi A6 1998

 
Mercedes E class
1997 - 1999
Audi A6
1998 - 2001
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 2.4 Petrol2.4 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain and belt

Performance

Power: 170 HP165 HP
Torque: 225 NM230 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 11.1 seconds10.7 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): 10.710.8
Real fuel consumption: 10.5 l/100km11.2 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 litres70 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 650 km in combined cycle640 km in combined cycle
860 km on highway900 km on highway
660 km with real consumption620 km with real consumption

Drive type

Wheel drive type: Rear wheel drive (RWD)Front wheel drive (FWD)

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 380'000 km460'000 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 years3 years
Engine spread: Used only for this carUsed 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 m4.80 m
Width: 1.80 m1.81 m
Height: 1.46 m1.48 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 litres455 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1975 litresno 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 meters11.7 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.4 metres less than that of the Audi A6.
Gross weight (kg): 2`1702`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 (€): 32001400
Rating in user reviews: 9.0/10 7.8/10
Pros and Cons: Mercedes E klase has
  • roomier boot
  • higher safety
  • higher ratings in user reviews
Audi A6 has
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • lower price
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