Mercedes E class 1993 vs Audi A6 1994
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.3 Petrol | |
| 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: | 136 HP | 133 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 186 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
| Mercedes E class engine produces 3 HP more power than Audi A6, whereas torque is 4 NM more than Audi A6. Despite the higher power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.6 | 9.3 | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes E class consumes 0.7 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 105 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 860 km in combined cycle | |
| Audi A6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 580'000 km | 480'000 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 Mercedes E class engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes CLK, Mercedes SLK | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi 100, Audi Coupe | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.74 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.43 m | |
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Mercedes E class is smaller. Mercedes E class is 6 cm shorter than the Audi A6, 4 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 520 litres | 510 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes E class has 10 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 | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.2 metres less than that of the Audi A6. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`950 | 1`965 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | average | |
| Mercedes E class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A6 has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Mercedes E class, so Mercedes E class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 1200 | |
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