Audi A6 2011 vs Mercedes E class 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 300 HP | 252 HP | |
| Torque: | 440 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.6 seconds | 7.8 seconds | |
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Audi A6 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A6 engine produces 48 HP more power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 100 NM more than Mercedes E class. Thanks to more power Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.2 | 7.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.5 l/100km | 9.5 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A6 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A6 could require 60 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A6 consumes 2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 1020 km in combined cycle | |
| 1130 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 840 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 360'000 km | 420'000 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 | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Audi A7 | 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: | 4.93 m | 4.90 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.51 m | |
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Audi A6 is larger, but lower. Audi A6 is 3 cm longer than the Mercedes E class, 2 cm wider, while the height of Audi A6 is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 565 litres | 695 litres | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Audi A6 has 130 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: | 11.9 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A6 is 0.7 metres more than that of the Mercedes E class, which means Audi A6 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`420 | 2`420 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Audi A6 is better rated in child safety tests. | |||
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Audi A6 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes E class has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Audi A6, so Audi A6 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 9800 | 9400 | |
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