Mercedes E class 1996 vs Audi A6 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 165 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.2 seconds | 9.4 seconds | |
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Audi A6 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes E class engine produces 15 HP less power than Audi A6, whereas torque is 10 NM less than Audi A6. Due to the lower power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.5 | 9.9 | |
| 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. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| 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) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 630'000 km | 460'000 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: | 8 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes ML, Mercedes Vito | Used also on Audi A4 | |
| 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. | |||
| Audi A6 1998 2.4 engine: Engines is considered quite reliable. It features a cast-iron cylinder block and a timing system driven by a toothed belt, which operates only the camshafts for the exhaust valves. The intake valves are ... More about Audi A6 1998 2.4 engine | |||
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 | |
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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. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`150 | 2`085 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Mercedes E class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A6 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Mercedes E class, so Mercedes E class quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3600 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 9.0/10 | 7.8/10 | |
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