Audi S6 2011 vs Mercedes E class 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.0 Petrol | 3.0 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: | 420 HP | 231 HP | |
| Torque: | n/a NM | 540 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.9 seconds | 7.5 seconds | |
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Audi S6 is more dynamic to drive. Audi S6 engine produces 189 HP more power than Mercedes E class. Thanks to more power Audi S6 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.8 | 7.6 | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi S6 consumes 2.2 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 330 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 1050 km in combined cycle | |
| 1130 km on highway | 1250 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) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Mercedes E klase 2009 3.0 engine: The Mercedes-Benz OM642 is a 3.0-liter V6 diesel widely used in many models under the 3.0 CDI or 350 CDI designation. It is known for strong performance and good durability when maintained properly, and well-kept engines are capable of exceeding 500,000 km. At the same time, the unit has several characteristic weak ... More about Mercedes E klase 2009 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.93 m | 4.90 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 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 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 695 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1950 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.2 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`580 | 2`565 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 18 200 | 8200 | |
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