Audi A6 1999 vs Mercedes E class 1996

 
Audi A6
1999 - 2001
Mercedes E class
1996 - 1997
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 4.2 Petrol4.2 Petrol

Performance

Power: 300 HP279 HP
Torque: 400 NM400 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 7.1 seconds7.2 seconds
Audi A6 is more dynamic to drive.
Audi A6 engine produces 21 HP more power than Mercedes E class, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 13.113.6
Audi A6 consumes 0.5 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 75 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity: 82 litres70 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 620 km in combined cycle510 km in combined cycle
850 km on highway720 km on highway
Audi A6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

Drive type

Wheel drive type: 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive)Rear wheel drive (RWD)

Audi A6 has 4x4: The vehicle features full-time Quattro IV all-wheel drive with Torsen center differential and electronic traction control, which operates at speeds up to 40 km/h (25 mph) and applies braking to spinning wheels, with the effect of locking the front and rear differentials.

Dimensions

Length: 4.83 m4.82 m
Width: 1.85 m1.80 m
Height: 1.48 m1.47 m
Audi A6 is larger.
Audi A6 is 1 cm longer than the Mercedes E class, 5 cm wider, while the height of Audi A6 is 1 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 455 litres600 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
no data1920 litres
Mercedes E class has more luggage space.
Despite its longer length, Audi A6 has 145 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes E class. This could mean that the Audi A6 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable.
Turning diameter: 11.7 meters11.3 meters
The turning circle of the Audi A6 is 0.4 metres more than that of the Mercedes E class.
Gross weight (kg): 2`3552`290
Safety:
Quality:Audi A6 has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes E class has serious deffects in 55 percent more cases than Audi A6, so Audi A6 quality is probably significantly better
Average price (€): 14004200
Rating in user reviews: 7.8/10 9.0/10
Pros and Cons: Audi A6 has
  • more power
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • has 4x4 drive
  • fewer faults
  • lower price
Mercedes E klase has
  • roomier boot
  • higher safety
  • higher ratings in user reviews
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