Audi A6 2000 vs Mercedes C class 2002

 
Audi A6
2000 - 2001
Mercedes C class
2002 - 2004
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 2.8 Petrol2.6 Petrol

Performance

Power: 193 HP170 HP
Torque: 280 NM240 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.1 seconds10 seconds
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 1.9 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 9.711.2
Real fuel consumption: 12.1 l/100km10.8 l/100km
By specification Audi A6 consumes 1.5 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 225 litres of fuel.
But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Audi A6 consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class.
Fuel tank capacity: 70 litres62 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 720 km in combined cycle550 km in combined cycle
980 km on highway750 km on highway
570 km with real consumption570 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)

Dimensions

Length: 4.80 m4.53 m
Width: 1.81 m1.73 m
Height: 1.45 m1.43 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 litresno data
Turning diameter: 11.7 meters10.8 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`0851`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 (€): 14001600
Rating in user reviews: 7.8/10 7.9/10
Pros and Cons: Audi A6 has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • lower price
Mercedes C klase has
  • has 4x4 drive
  • better manoeuvrability
  • higher safety
  • fewer faults
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