Mercedes C class 2009 vs Audi A6 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 231 HP | 290 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 420 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.5 seconds | 6.1 seconds | |
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Audi A6 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes C class engine produces 59 HP less power than Audi A6, whereas torque is 120 NM less than Audi A6. Due to the lower power, Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 | 9.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.8 l/100km | 12.3 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes C class consumes 0.1 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 15 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes C class consumes 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 1110 km on highway | ||
| 610 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mercedes C class engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes CLK, Mercedes SLK | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes C class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Audi A6 2008 3.0 engine: The most notorious issue with this engine is excessive oil consumption caused by scoring in the cylinders. Another common contributor to oil consumption is a defective oil separator, which can also disrupt the ... More about Audi A6 2008 3.0 engine | |||
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: | no data | 565 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes C class is 1.1 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`420 | |
| 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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