Audi S6 2006 vs Mercedes E class 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 5.2 Petrol | 5.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 435 HP | 388 HP | |
| Torque: | 540 NM | 530 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.3 seconds | 5.7 seconds | |
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Audi S6 is more dynamic to drive. Audi S6 engine produces 47 HP more power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Mercedes E class. Thanks to more power Audi S6 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 13.0 | 12.3 | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi S6 consumes 0.7 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 105 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 610 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 820 km on highway | 860 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) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.93 m | 4.85 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.50 m | |
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Audi S6 is larger, but lower. Audi S6 is 8 cm longer than the Mercedes E class, 4 cm wider, while the height of Audi S6 is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 565 litres | 690 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 125 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: | 12 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi S6 is 0.6 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`535 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 12 800 | 5600 | |
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