Mercedes E class 2009 vs Audi A6 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 240 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | 7 seconds | |
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Audi A6 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes E class engine produces 70 HP less power than Audi A6, whereas torque is 100 NM less than Audi A6. Due to the lower power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | 7.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.1 l/100km | 8.8 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes E class consumes 1 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 150 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes E class consumes 1.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 960 km in combined cycle | 1120 km in combined cycle | |
| 1200 km on highway | 1370 km on highway | ||
| 830 km with real consumption | 900 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A6 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) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 480'000 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 Audi A6 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes A klase | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Audi A4, Audi A5, Audi Q5 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes E class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Mercedes E klase 2009 2.1 engine: The engine has a long service life if it is serviced on time and has reasonable fuel consumption. The most common problems are caused by the engine chain tensioner and the fuel delivery system. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.90 m | 4.93 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.51 m | 1.46 m | |
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Mercedes E class is smaller, but higher. Mercedes E class is 4 cm shorter than the Audi A6, width is practically the same , while the height of Mercedes E class is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 695 litres | 565 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1950 litres | no data | |
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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`420 | 2`475 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Mercedes E class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A6 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Mercedes E class, so Mercedes E class quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 8000 | 5000 | |
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