Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating.
Performance
Power:
150 HP
115 HP
Torque:
280 NM
265 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
10.4 seconds
11.2 seconds
Mercedes E class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes E class engine produces 35 HP more power than Audi A6, whereas torque is 15 NM more than Audi A6. Thanks to more power Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
9.0
6.9
The Audi A6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes E class consumes 2.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes E class could require 315 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
65 litres
80 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
720 km in combined cycle
1150 km in combined cycle
810 km on highway
1450 km on highway
Audi A6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Front wheel drive (FWD)
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
480'000 km
770'000 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 Audi A6 engine could be longer.
Engine production duration:
8 years
6 years
Engine spread:
Used only for this car
Used also on Audi 100
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Audi A6 might be a better choice in this respect.
Dimensions
Length:
4.80 m
4.80 m
Width:
1.80 m
1.78 m
Height:
1.44 m
1.43 m
Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes E class and Audi A6 are practically the same length.
Trunk capacity:
515 litres
510 litres
Mercedes E class has 5 litres more trunk space than the Audi A6.
Turning diameter:
11.3 meters
11.4 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.1 metres less than that of the Audi A6.
Mercedes E class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A6 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Mercedes E class, so Mercedes E class quality is probably slightly better
