Mercedes E class 2013 vs Audi A6 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 272 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 580 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.4 seconds | 5.5 seconds | |
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Audi A6 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes E class engine produces 102 HP less power than Audi A6, whereas torque is 180 NM less than Audi A6. Due to the lower power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 2.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.7 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 8.1 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes E class consumes 1.2 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 180 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes E class consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1250 km in combined cycle | 1100 km in combined cycle | |
| 1430 km on highway | 1410 km on highway | ||
| 850 km with real consumption | 800 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes E class 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) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Mercedes E klase 2013 2.1 engine: The engine has a long service life if it is serviced on time and has reasonable fuel consumption. The most common problems are caused by the engine chain tensioner and the fuel delivery system. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.88 m | 4.93 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes E class is 5 cm shorter than the Audi A6, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes E class is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 540 litres | 530 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes E class has 10 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 | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.7 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): | 2`300 | 2`380 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Mercedes E class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A6 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Mercedes E class, so Mercedes E class quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 13 200 | 13 600 | |
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