Mercedes E class 2018 vs Audi A6 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Hybrid | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Hybrid engines (Mercedes E class) offer better fuel economy and lower emissions than petrol engines, especially in city driving with frequent stops. Petrol (Audi A6) engines, however, are typically less expensive to buy and maintain, and offer more consistent performance on highways. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 211 HP | 252 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 370 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.7 seconds | 6.7 seconds | |
| Mercedes E class engine produces 41 HP less power than Audi A6, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Audi A6. Despite less power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 1.7 | 5.9 | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes E class consumes 4.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6, which means that by driving the Mercedes E class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 630 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 3440 km in combined cycle | 1100 km in combined cycle | |
| Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Audi A6) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Mercedes E class) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
| Audi A6 2014 2.0 engine: This engine, while more reliable than previous versions of the EA88 series, still has several characteristic issues. The main problems include:
Timing chain stretching. The chain typically lasts around ... More about Audi A6 2014 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.92 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 is 1 cm shorter than the Audi A6, 2 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 530 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1470 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.3 metres less than that of the Audi A6. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`625 | 2`175 | |
| 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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