Mercedes E class 2009 vs Audi A6 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 231 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 540 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.2 seconds | 7.2 seconds | |
| Mercedes E class engine produces 27 HP more power than Audi A6, whereas torque is 140 NM more than Audi A6. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 | 5.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.6 l/100km | 7.7 l/100km | |
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The Audi A6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes E class consumes 1.2 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 180 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes E class consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1140 km in combined cycle | 1120 km in combined cycle | |
| 1350 km on highway | 1270 km on highway | ||
| 930 km with real consumption | 840 km with real consumption | ||
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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.90 m | 4.93 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.51 m | 1.46 m | |
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Mercedes E class is smaller, but higher. Mercedes E class is 3 cm shorter than the Audi A6, 2 cm narrower, 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`500 | 2`420 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Audi A6 is better rated in child safety tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Audi A6 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes E class has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Audi A6, so Audi A6 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 8800 | 9800 | |
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