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:
15 seconds
12 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 3 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.8
7.1
Real fuel consumption:
7.6 l/100km
7.6 l/100km
By specification Audi A6 consumes 0.3 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 45 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1020 km in combined cycle
980 km in combined cycle
1320 km on highway
1270 km on highway
920 km with real consumption
920 km with real consumption
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.
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.
