Audi A6 2014 vs Mercedes E class 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 272 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 580 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.5 seconds | 8.4 seconds | |
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Audi A6 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A6 engine produces 102 HP more power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 180 NM more than Mercedes E class. Thanks to more power Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 4.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.1 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A6 consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A6 could require 180 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A6 consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1100 km in combined cycle | 1250 km in combined cycle | |
| 1410 km on highway | 1430 km on highway | ||
| 800 km with real consumption | 850 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.93 m | 4.88 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Audi A6 is 5 cm longer than the Mercedes E class, 2 cm wider, while the height of Audi A6 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 530 litres | 540 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Audi A6 has 10 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes E class. This could mean that the Audi A6 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A6 is 0.7 metres more than that of the Mercedes E class, which means Audi A6 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`380 | 2`300 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Mercedes E class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A6 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Mercedes E class, so Mercedes E class quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 18 600 | 15 800 | |
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