Mercedes E class 2009 vs Audi S6 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 5.2 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Mercedes E class) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Audi S6) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 231 HP | 435 HP | |
| Torque: | 540 NM | 540 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.5 seconds | 5.3 seconds | |
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Audi S6 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes E class engine produces 204 HP less power than Audi S6, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 12.6 | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes E class consumes 5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi S6, which means that by driving the Mercedes E class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 750 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1050 km in combined cycle | 630 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 870 km on highway | ||
| 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: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.90 m | 4.94 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.51 m | 1.45 m | |
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Mercedes E class is smaller, but higher. Mercedes E class is 5 cm shorter than the Audi S6, width is practically the same , while the height of Mercedes E class is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 695 litres | 565 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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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 S6. The Audi S6 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 S6, which means Mercedes E class can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`565 | 2`600 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 9400 | 14 600 | |
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