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:
125 HP
110 HP
Torque:
300 NM
235 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
12 seconds
15 seconds
Mercedes E class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes E class engine produces 15 HP more power than Audi A6, whereas torque is 65 NM more than Audi A6. Thanks to more power Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 3 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.1
6.8
Real fuel consumption:
7.6 l/100km
7.6 l/100km
By specification Mercedes E class consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes E class could require 45 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
980 km in combined cycle
1020 km in combined cycle
1270 km on highway
1320 km on highway
920 km with real consumption
920 km with real consumption
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Front wheel drive (FWD)
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
560'000 km
580'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
9 years
2 years
Engine spread:
Used also on Mercedes C klase
Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts.
Dimensions
Length:
4.82 m
4.80 m
Width:
1.80 m
1.81 m
Height:
1.50 m
1.48 m
Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes E class is 2 cm longer than the Audi A6, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes E class is 2 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
600 litres
455 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1975 litres
no data
Mercedes E class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes E class has 145 litres more trunk space than the Audi A6.
Turning diameter:
11.3 meters
11.7 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.4 metres less than that of the Audi A6.
Mercedes E class has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Audi A6, so Mercedes E class quality could be a bit better.
