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:
150 HP
150 HP
Torque:
310 NM
280 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
9.9 seconds
11.3 seconds
Audi A6 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A6 and Mercedes E class have the same engine power, but Audi A6 torque is 30 NM more than Mercedes E class. Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.0
8.3
The Audi A6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A6 consumes 1.3 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 195 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1000 km in combined cycle
840 km in combined cycle
1320 km on highway
1040 km on highway
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:
350'000 km
480'000 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:
2 years
8 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A4, Audi A8
Used only for this car
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
1.51 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 3 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
455 litres
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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.
