Mercedes E class 2013 vs Audi A6 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 265 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 620 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.9 seconds | 7.5 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes E class engine produces 61 HP more power than Audi A6, whereas torque is 220 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): | 5.7 | 6.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 l/100km | 7.7 l/100km | |
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The Audi A6 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Mercedes E class consumes 0.4 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 60 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes E class consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1030 km in combined cycle | 1060 km in combined cycle | |
| 1180 km on highway | 1180 km on highway | ||
| 710 km with real consumption | 840 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.91 m | 4.94 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.51 m | 1.53 m | |
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Mercedes E class is smaller. Mercedes E class is 4 cm shorter than the Audi A6, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes E class is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 695 litres | 565 litres | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes E class has 130 litres more trunk space than the Audi A6. The Audi A6 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.7 metres less than that of the Audi A6, which means Mercedes E class can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`550 | 2`505 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Audi A6 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes E class has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Audi A6, so Audi A6 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 12 800 | 12 600 | |
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