Mercedes E class 1997 vs Audi A6 1998
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 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 | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 330 NM | 310 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 seconds | 10.8 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes E class engine produces 27 HP more power than Audi A6, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Audi A6. Thanks to more power Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.6 | 8.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.9 l/100km | 7.8 l/100km | |
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The Audi A6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes E class consumes 0.6 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 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes E class consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1120 km on highway | ||
| 780 km with real consumption | 890 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 630'000 km | 350'000 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 | 2 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes S klase, Mercedes G klase | 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. Mercedes E class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
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 |
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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`310 | 2`195 | |
| 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 (€): | 4200 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 9.0/10 | 7.8/10 | |
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