Audi S6 2014 vs Mercedes E class 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.0 Petrol | 2.1 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Audi S6) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Mercedes E class) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 450 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 550 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.6 seconds | 7.8 seconds | |
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Audi S6 is more dynamic to drive. Audi S6 engine produces 246 HP more power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Mercedes E class. Thanks to more power Audi S6 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 | 5.3 | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi S6 consumes 4.1 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 S6 could require 615 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 790 km in combined cycle | 1110 km in combined cycle | |
| 1050 km on highway | 1280 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Mercedes E klase 2013 2.1 engine: The engine has a long service life if it is serviced on time and has reasonable fuel consumption. The most common problems are caused by the engine chain tensioner and the fuel delivery system. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.94 m | 4.91 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.51 m | |
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Audi S6 is larger, but lower. Audi S6 is 4 cm longer than the Mercedes E class, 2 cm wider, while the height of Audi S6 is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 565 litres | 695 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1680 litres | 1905 litres | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Audi S6 has 130 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes E class. This could mean that the Audi S6 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes E class (by 225 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi S6 is 0.7 metres more than that of the Mercedes E class, which means Audi S6 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`590 | 2`480 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 32 000 | 11 000 | |
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