Mercedes E class 2009 vs Audi S6 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 5.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 292 HP | 435 HP | |
| Torque: | 365 NM | 540 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7 seconds | 5.3 seconds | |
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Audi S6 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes E class engine produces 143 HP less power than Audi S6, whereas torque is 175 NM less than Audi S6. Due to the lower power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.6 | 12.6 | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes E class consumes 4 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 600 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 930 km in combined cycle | 630 km in combined cycle | |
| 1230 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: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | 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`420 | 2`600 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 8200 | 14 600 | |
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