Mercedes E class 2013 vs Audi A6 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 252 HP | 245 HP | |
| Torque: | 620 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.7 seconds | 6.1 seconds | |
| Mercedes E class engine produces 7 HP more power than Audi A6, whereas torque is 120 NM more than Audi A6. Despite the higher power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 6.0 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1330 km in combined cycle | 1250 km in combined cycle | |
| 1560 km on highway | 1410 km on highway | ||
| 940 km with real consumption | 910 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 19 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes S klase | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Audi A4, Audi A5, 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. | |||
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: | 11.2 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`500 | 2`330 | |
| 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 | 12 400 | |
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