Mercedes E class 1993 vs Audi A6 1994
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.2 Petrol | 2.8 Petrol | |
| 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: | 220 HP | 174 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 NM | 245 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes E class engine produces 46 HP more power than Audi A6, whereas torque is 65 NM more than Audi A6. Thanks to more power Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.6 | 10.6 | |
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The Audi A6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes E class consumes 1 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 150 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 72 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 810 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| Audi A6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 700'000 km | 480'000 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 | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes S klase, Mercedes CLK, Mercedes SL | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Audi 80, Audi 100, Audi Coupe | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Audi A6 1994 2.8 engine: This engine, especially at higher mileages, often tends to consume oil, and the timing belt change interval in particular should be observed. | |||
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`230 | 2`045 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 1400 | |
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