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:
115 HP
125 HP
Torque:
285 NM
300 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
n/a seconds
11.7 seconds
Audi A6 engine produces 10 HP less power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 15 NM less than Mercedes E class.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
no data
6.7
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
70 litres
1160 km with real consumption
950 km with real consumption
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
Front wheel drive (FWD)
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
420'000 km
560'000 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:
3 years
9 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Audi A4, Volkswagen Bora
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.
Audi A6 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes E class has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Audi A6, so Audi A6 quality is probably better
