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
150 HP
Torque:
280 NM
310 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
11.3 seconds
10.2 seconds
Audi A6 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes E class and Audi A6 have the same engine power, but Mercedes E class torque is 30 NM less than Audi A6. Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
8.3
8.0
Mercedes E class consumes 0.3 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 45 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
840 km in combined cycle
870 km in combined cycle
1040 km on highway
1140 km on highway
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive)
Audi A6 1998: The vehicle features full-time Quattro IV all-wheel drive with Torsen center differential and electronic traction control, which operates at speeds up to 40 km/h (25 mph) and applies braking to spinning wheels, with the effect of locking the front and rear differentials.
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
480'000 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 E class engine could be longer.
Engine production duration:
8 years
2 years
Engine spread:
Used only for this car
Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A4, Audi A8
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts.
Dimensions
Length:
4.82 m
4.80 m
Width:
1.80 m
1.81 m
Height:
1.51 m
1.48 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 3 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
no data
455 litres
Turning diameter:
11.3 meters
11.7 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.4 metres less than that of the Audi A6.
Mercedes E class has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Audi A6, so Mercedes E class quality could be a bit better.
