Mercedes C class 2007 vs Audi A6 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 245 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
| Mercedes C class engine produces 14 HP more power than Audi A6, but torque is 35 NM less than Audi A6. Despite the higher power, Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.3 | 8.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.8 l/100km | 11.4 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes C class is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Mercedes C class consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes C class could require 150 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes C class consumes 1.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 1120 km on highway | ||
| 670 km with real consumption | 610 km with real consumption | ||
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: | 4.60 m | 4.93 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.46 m | |
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Mercedes C class is smaller. Mercedes C class is 33 cm shorter than the Audi A6, 9 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 485 litres | 565 litres | |
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Audi A6 has more luggage space. Mercedes C class has 80 litres less trunk space than the Audi A6. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.84 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes C class is 1.06 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 (kg): | no data | 2`250 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Mercedes C class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A6 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Mercedes C class, so Mercedes C class quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4200 | 6000 | |
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