Mercedes E class 1996 vs Audi A6 1998

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Mercedes E class
1996 - 1999
Audi A6
1998 - 2001
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Wheel drive type: Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Mercedes E class is available with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Audi A6 can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, Mercedes E class also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs.
Engines: 2.0 - 5.41.8 - 4.2

Performance

Power: 113 - 354 HP110 - 300 HP
Torque: 170 - 530 NM168 - 400 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 5.9 - 16.6 seconds7.1 - 15 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 6.7 - 13.65.8 - 13.1
Mercedes E class petrol engines consumes on average 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than Audi A6. On average, Mercedes E class equipped with diesel engines consume 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6.
This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version!

Dimensions

Length: 4.82 m4.80 m
Width: 1.80 m1.81 m
Height: 1.49 m1.48 m
Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes E class is 2 cm longer than the Audi A6, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes E class is 1 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 600 litres455 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1975 litresno data
Mercedes E class has more luggage capacity.
Mercedes E class has 145 litres more trunk space than the Audi A6.
Turning diameter: 11.3 meters11.7 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.4 metres less than that of the Audi A6.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 2`225~ 2`168
Safety:
Quality:
average

average
Average price (€): 42001400
Rating in user reviews: 9.0/10 7.8/10
Pros and Cons: Mercedes E klase has
  • also available in 2WD
  • roomier boot
  • higher safety
  • fewer faults
  • higher ratings in user reviews
Audi A6 has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • lower price
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