Audi A6 1997 vs Mercedes C class 2002
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.8 Petrol | 2.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 193 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 seconds | 10 seconds | |
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Audi A6 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A6 engine produces 23 HP more power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Mercedes C class. Thanks to more power Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.6 | 11.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.6 l/100km | 10.8 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes C class is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Audi A6 consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class, which means that by driving the Audi A6 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Audi A6 consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 660 km in combined cycle | 550 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 750 km on highway | ||
| 600 km with real consumption | 570 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 460'000 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 Audi A6 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 3 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A4, Audi A8 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes CLK | |
| 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 | |
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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`085 | 1`500 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Mercedes C class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A6 has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Mercedes C class, so Mercedes C class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.8/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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