Mercedes E class 2003 vs Audi A6 2001
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.7 Diesel | 2.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 177 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 370 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 10 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes E class engine produces 3 HP less power than Audi A6, but torque is 30 NM more than Audi A6. Despite less power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 8.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.6 l/100km | 9.2 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 1.7 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 255 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes E class consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 970 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 1060 km on highway | ||
| 810 km with real consumption | 760 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: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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Audi A6 2001: The vehicle features full-time Quattro IV all-wheel drive with Torsen center differential and electronic traction control, which operates at speeds up to 40 km/h (25 mph) and applies braking to spinning wheels, with the effect of locking the front and rear differentials. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 460'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mercedes E class engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 3 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | 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. Audi A6 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.85 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes E class is 5 cm longer than the Audi A6, 1 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes E class is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 690 litres | 455 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1950 litres | no data | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes E class has 235 litres more trunk space than the Audi A6. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.3 metres less than that of the Audi A6. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`405 | 2`315 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | above 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 (€): | 2800 | 1800 | |
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