Mercedes E class 1997 vs Audi A6 1998

	Mercedes E class 1997 - 1999	Audi A6 1998 - 2001
Gearbox:	Automatic	Automatic
Engine:	2.8 Petrol	2.8 Petrol
Camshaft drive:	Double-row timing chain	Timing chain and belt
Performance
Power:	204 HP	193 HP
Torque:	270 NM	280 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:	9.9 seconds	10.5 seconds
	Mercedes E class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes E class engine produces 11 HP more power than Audi A6, but torque is 10 NM less than Audi A6. Thanks to more power Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):	11.2	11.6
	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:	620 km in combined cycle	600 km in combined cycle
	830 km on highway	810 km on highway
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.

Drive type
Wheel drive type:	All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)	4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive)
Engines
Average engine lifespan:	450'000 km	470'000 km
	Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:	10 years	3 years
Engine spread:	Used also on Mercedes SL	Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Audi A4
	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.
Gross weight (kg):	2`290	2`255

Safety:
Quality:	average	below average
	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.
Average price (€):	3800	1200
Rating in user reviews:	9.0/10	7.8/10
Pros and Cons:	Mercedes E klase has more power more dynamic roomier boot higher safety higher ratings in user reviews	Audi A6 has lower price
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Mercedes E class 1997 vs Audi A6 1998

Performance

Fuel consumption

Drive type

Engines

Dimensions