Mercedes E class 2018 vs Audi A6 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 435 HP | 333 HP | |
| Torque: | 520 NM | 440 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.5 seconds | 5.1 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes E class engine produces 102 HP more power than Audi A6, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Audi A6. Thanks to more power Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 7.4 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 75 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mercedes CLS | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi Q7, Audi A7 | |
| 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. | |||
| Audi A6 2014 3.0 engine: The introduction of new cast-iron cylinder liners has nearly eliminated the issue of cylinder scoring. However, catalytic converters remain highly susceptible to damage from low-quality fuel and continue to ... More about Audi A6 2014 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.94 m | 4.93 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes E class and Audi A6 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 540 litres | 530 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1470 litres | no data | |
| Mercedes E class has 10 litres more trunk space than the Audi A6. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.5 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.6 metres more than that of the Audi A6, which means Mercedes E class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`495 | 2`360 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | average | |
| Mercedes E class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A6 has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Mercedes E class, so Mercedes E class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 27 400 | 16 800 | |
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