Mercedes E class 1993 vs Audi A6 1994
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 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: | 113 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 170 NM | 265 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 16.3 seconds | 11.4 seconds | |
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Audi A6 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes E class engine produces 2 HP less power than Audi A6, whereas torque is 95 NM less than Audi A6. Due to the lower power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 4.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 6.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.4 l/100km | 6.7 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 0.7 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 105 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes E class consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 72 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 940 km in combined cycle | 1150 km in combined cycle | |
| 1240 km on highway | 1450 km on highway | ||
| 970 km with real consumption | 1190 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: | 560'000 km | 770'000 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 Audi A6 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Used also on Audi 100 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Audi A6 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Audi A6 1994 2.5 engine: Very reliable engine if not overheated. Occasionally, the high pressure fuel pump can cause problems. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.76 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.44 m | |
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Mercedes E class is smaller, but higher. Mercedes E class is 4 cm shorter than the Audi A6, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes E class is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 530 litres | 390 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
885 litres | no data | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes E class has 140 litres more trunk space than the Audi A6. The Audi A6 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.2 metres less than that of the Audi A6. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`190 | 2`060 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 2800 | 1200 | |
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