Mercedes E class 2006 vs Audi A6 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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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 | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.4 seconds | 10 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes E class engine produces 30 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 1.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 6.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.2 l/100km | 7.4 l/100km | |
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By specification Mercedes E class consumes 0.3 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 45 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes E class consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1030 km in combined cycle | 1160 km in combined cycle | |
| 1350 km on highway | 1450 km on highway | ||
| 900 km with real consumption | 940 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) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mercedes C klase | Used only for this car | |
| 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: | 4.82 m | 4.92 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.46 m | |
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Mercedes E class is smaller. Mercedes E class is 10 cm shorter than the Audi A6, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes E class is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 540 litres | 546 litres | |
| Mercedes E class has 6 litres less trunk space than the Audi A6. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.6 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`140 | 2`120 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Audi A6 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes E class has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Audi A6, so Audi A6 quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 6600 | 3800 | |
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