Audi S6 2008 vs Mercedes E class 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 5.2 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 435 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 540 NM | 310 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.3 seconds | 8.4 seconds | |
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Audi S6 is more dynamic to drive. Audi S6 engine produces 231 HP more power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 230 NM more than Mercedes E class. Thanks to more power Audi S6 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.6 | 8.0 | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi S6 consumes 4.6 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 690 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 870 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.94 m | 4.90 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.51 m | |
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Audi S6 is larger, but lower. Audi S6 is 5 cm longer than the Mercedes E class, width is practically the same , while the height of Audi S6 is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 565 litres | 695 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1950 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. | |||
| 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`600 | 2`310 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 14 600 | 8800 | |
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