Audi S6 2008 vs Mercedes E class 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 5.2 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: | 435 HP | 231 HP | |
| Torque: | 540 NM | 540 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.3 seconds | 7.2 seconds | |
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Audi S6 is more dynamic to drive. Audi S6 engine produces 204 HP more power than Mercedes E class, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Audi S6 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.6 | 7.0 | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi S6 consumes 5.6 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 840 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 1140 km in combined cycle | |
| 870 km on highway | 1350 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) | |
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`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 14 600 | 8000 | |
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