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:
113 HP
150 HP
Torque:
170 NM
310 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
16.6 seconds
10.8 seconds
Audi A6 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes E class engine produces 37 HP less power than Audi A6, whereas torque is 140 NM less than Audi A6. Due to the lower power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 5.8 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
9.0
8.0
The Audi A6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes E 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 E class could require 150 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
72 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
800 km in combined cycle
870 km in combined cycle
960 km on highway
1120 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:
560'000 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:
530 litres
455 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
885 litres
no data
Mercedes E class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes E class has 75 litres more trunk space than the Audi A6.
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.
