Mercedes E class 2009 vs Audi A6 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.8 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 A6) 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 | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 540 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.5 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes E class engine produces 27 HP more power than Audi A6, whereas torque is 260 NM more than Audi A6. Thanks to more power Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 8.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.6 l/100km | 10.9 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 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. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes E class consumes 2.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1050 km in combined cycle | 930 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 1150 km on highway | ||
| 930 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
| 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) | |
| Mercedes E klase 2009 3.0 engine: The Mercedes-Benz OM642 is a 3.0-liter V6 diesel widely used in many models under the 3.0 CDI or 350 CDI designation. It is known for strong performance and good durability when maintained properly, and well-kept engines are capable of exceeding 500,000 km. At the same time, the unit has several characteristic weak ... More about Mercedes E klase 2009 3.0 engine | |||
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`565 | 2`360 | |
| 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 (€): | 8400 | 8800 | |
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