Mercedes E class 1996 vs Audi A6 1998

 
Mercedes E class
1996 - 1997
Audi A6
1998 - 2001
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 2.3 Petrol2.4 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain and belt

Performance

Power: 150 HP165 HP
Torque: 220 NM230 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 11.2 seconds9.4 seconds
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): 9.59.9
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 litres70 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 730 km in combined cycle700 km in combined cycle
940 km on highway930 km on highway

Drive type

Wheel drive type: Rear wheel drive (RWD)Front wheel drive (FWD)

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 630'000 km460'000 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 years3 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes ML, Mercedes VitoUsed 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.

Dimensions

Length: 4.82 m4.80 m
Width: 1.80 m1.81 m
Height: 1.50 m1.48 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 litres455 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1975 litresno 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 meters11.7 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.4 metres less than that of the Audi A6.
Gross weight (kg): 2`1502`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 (€): 42001400
Rating in user reviews: 9.0/10 7.8/10
Pros and Cons: Mercedes E klase has
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • roomier boot
  • higher safety
  • fewer faults
  • higher ratings in user reviews
Audi A6 has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • lower price
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