Mercedes E class 1989 vs Audi A6 2004
| Body: | Estate car / wagon | Sedan | |
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| The wagon generally has more cargo space due to a larger trunk door opening, a roof that extends as far back as possible, and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into cargo space. Sedans tend to be quieter than wagons due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 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: | 75 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 126 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 21.7 seconds | 10 seconds | |
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Audi A6 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes E class engine produces 65 HP less power than Audi A6, whereas torque is 194 NM less than Audi A6. Due to the lower power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 11.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 6.0 | |
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The Audi A6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes E class consumes 1.2 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 180 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 72 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 1160 km in combined cycle | |
| 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 | 380'000 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: | 17 years | 4 years | |
| 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: | 4.76 m | 4.92 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.46 m | |
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Mercedes E class is smaller, but slightly higher. Mercedes E class is 16 cm shorter than the Audi A6, 12 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes E class is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 546 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.8 metres less than that of the Audi A6, which means Mercedes E class can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`500 | 2`120 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 6600 | 3400 | |
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