Audi A6 1998 vs Mercedes E class 1996
Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 125 HP | 136 HP | |
Torque: | 168 NM | 190 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.8 seconds | 12.2 seconds | |
Audi A6 engine produces 11 HP less power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 22 NM less than Mercedes E class. Despite less power, Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.6 | 9.4 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 8.4 l/100km | 9.0 l/100km | |
The Audi A6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A6 consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class, which means that by driving the Audi A6 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A6 consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
1070 km on highway | 970 km on highway | ||
830 km with real consumption | 770 km with real consumption | ||
Audi A6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
Average engine lifespan: | 460'000 km | 580'000 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: | 4 years | 8 years | |
Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Audi A4, Skoda Octavia, Volkswagen Bora | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes CLK, Mercedes SLK | |
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.80 m | 4.82 m | |
Width: | 1.81 m | 1.80 m | |
Height: | 1.48 m | 1.50 m | |
Both cars are similar in size. Audi A6 is 2 cm shorter than the Mercedes E class, 1 cm wider, while the height of Audi A6 is 2 cm lower. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 455 litres | 600 litres | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1975 litres | |
Mercedes E class has more luggage space. Audi A6 has 145 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes E class. | |||
Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 11.3 meters | |
The turning circle of the Audi A6 is 0.4 metres more than that of the Mercedes E class. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 1`995 | 2`140 | |
Safety: | |||
Quality: | below average | 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 (€): | 1400 | 4200 | |
Rating in user reviews: | 7.8/10 | 9.0/10 | |
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