Audi A6 1997 vs Mercedes C class 2000
Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 2.7 Diesel | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
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 | 170 HP | |
Torque: | 310 NM | 400 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 9.1 seconds | |
Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. Audi A6 engine produces 20 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 90 NM less than Mercedes C class. Due to the lower power, Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 7.1 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 8.3 l/100km | 7.9 l/100km | |
The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A6 consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A6 could require 135 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A6 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 62 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
1120 km on highway | 1100 km on highway | ||
840 km with real consumption | 780 km with real consumption | ||
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 C 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 | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes G klase | |
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes C class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.80 m | 4.53 m | |
Width: | 1.81 m | 1.73 m | |
Height: | 1.45 m | 1.43 m | |
Audi A6 is larger. Audi A6 is 27 cm longer than the Mercedes C class, 8 cm wider, while the height of Audi A6 is 2 cm higher. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 551 litres | no data | |
Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 10.8 meters | |
The turning circle of the Audi A6 is 0.9 metres more than that of the Mercedes C class, which means Audi A6 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 2`140 | 1`500 | |
Safety: | |||
Quality: | average | average | |
Mercedes C class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A6 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Mercedes C class, so Mercedes C class quality is probably slightly better | |||
Average price (€): | 1400 | 1600 | |
Rating in user reviews: | 7.8/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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