Mercedes E class 1997 vs Audi A6 1998
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.2 Petrol | 2.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 224 HP | 193 HP | |
| Torque: | 315 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes E class engine produces 31 HP more power than Audi A6, whereas torque is 35 NM more than Audi A6. Thanks to more power Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.6 | 10.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.7 l/100km | 11.6 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Mercedes E class consumes 0.1 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 15 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes E class consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 660 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 600 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 700'000 km | 470'000 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: | 9 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes S klase, Mercedes CLK, 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. 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: | 1.47 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 1 cm lower. | |||
| 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`250 | 2`140 | |
| 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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