Mercedes C class 2021 vs Audi A6 2023
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 265 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 550 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.8 seconds | 8.1 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes C class engine produces 61 HP more power than Audi A6, whereas torque is 150 NM more than Audi A6. Thanks to more power Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 6.2 | |
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The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes C class consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6, which means that by driving the Mercedes C class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 40 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 1010 km in combined cycle | |
| Audi A6 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: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Audi A6) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Mercedes C class) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.75 m | 4.94 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.49 m | |
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Mercedes C class is smaller. Mercedes C class is 19 cm shorter than the Audi A6, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes C class is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 490 litres | 565 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1510 litres | 1680 litres | |
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Audi A6 has more luggage space. Mercedes C class has 75 litres less trunk space than the Audi A6. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Audi A6 (by 170 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 12.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes C class is 1.5 metres less than that of the Audi A6, which means Mercedes C class can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`400 kg | 2`330 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`760 kg | 1`705 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 640 kg | 625 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 43 200 | |
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