Mercedes E class 2013 vs Audi A6 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 306 HP | 300 HP | |
| Torque: | 370 NM | 440 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.6 seconds | 5.5 seconds | |
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Audi A6 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes E class engine produces 6 HP more power than Audi A6, but torque is 70 NM less than Audi A6. Despite the higher power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | 8.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.6 l/100km | 11.4 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 0.8 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 120 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes E class consumes 1.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 790 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1130 km on highway | ||
| 610 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 360'000 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: | 15 years | 2 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes CLS, Mercedes SLK | Used also on Audi A7 | |
| 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. | |||
| Audi A6 2011 3.0 engine: The primary issue with all engines in this series is excessive oil consumption. This is often caused by scoring in the cylinders due to catalytic converter debris entering the combustion chambers.
Another ... More about Audi A6 2011 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.88 m | 4.92 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 4 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: | 11.3 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.6 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`390 | 2`350 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Mercedes E class scores higher in safety tests, but Audi A6 is better rated in child safety tests. The Audi A6 scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Audi A6 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes E class has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Audi A6, so Audi A6 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 16 800 | 11 400 | |
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