Audi A6 1998 vs Mercedes E class 1998
Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
Power: | 110 HP | 125 HP | |
Torque: | 235 NM | 300 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.9 seconds | 11.7 seconds | |
Mercedes E class is a more dynamic driving. Audi A6 engine produces 15 HP less power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 65 NM less than Mercedes E class. Due to the lower power, Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 6.7 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 6.1 l/100km | 7.3 l/100km | |
The Audi A6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A6 consumes 0.9 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 135 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A6 consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 1200 km in combined cycle | 1040 km in combined cycle | |
1480 km on highway | 1320 km on highway | ||
1140 km with real consumption | 950 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: | 580'000 km | 560'000 km | |
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
Engine production duration: | 2 years | 9 years | |
Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf | Used also on Mercedes C klase | |
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): | 2`065 | 2`230 | |
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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