Mercedes E class 2006 vs Audi A6 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 224 HP | 233 HP | |
| Torque: | 540 NM | 450 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.1 seconds | 7.8 seconds | |
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Audi A6 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes E class engine produces 9 HP less power than Audi A6, but torque is 90 NM more than Audi A6. Due to the lower power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.3 | 8.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.3 l/100km | 9.3 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 0.5 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 75 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 900 km in combined cycle | |
| 750 km with real consumption | 860 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 20 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes G klase | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A4, Audi A8 | |
| 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 2006 3.0 engine: A reliable yet dynamic engine. Frequent oil leaks, engine crankcase ventilation problems. Audi A6 2006 3.0 engine: The camshaft is driven by a set of four chains, which means that replacement costs are high. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.85 m | 4.93 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.52 m | |
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Mercedes E class is smaller. Mercedes E class is 8 cm shorter than the Audi A6, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes E class is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 690 litres | 560 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1900 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: | 11.4 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.6 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`555 | 2`510 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Audi A6 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes E class has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Audi A6, so Audi A6 quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 6000 | 4200 | |
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