Mercedes E class 2009 vs Audi A6 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 240 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.2 seconds | 6.8 seconds | |
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Audi A6 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes E class engine produces 36 HP less power than Audi A6, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 7.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.2 l/100km | 8.8 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 0.9 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 135 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes E class consumes 1.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 950 km in combined cycle | 1120 km in combined cycle | |
| 1180 km on highway | 1370 km on highway | ||
| 810 km with real consumption | 900 km with real consumption | ||
| 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) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 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 Audi A6 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes A klase | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Audi A4, Audi A5, Audi Q5 | |
| 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. | |||
| Mercedes E klase 2009 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. Audi A6 2008 3.0 engine: The Audi 3.0 TDI CCWA is a powerful V6 diesel producing about 240 hp and is generally regarded as a solid and durable engine. With proper maintenance it can cover very high mileage, although over time several typical weak points tend to ... More about Audi A6 2008 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.87 m | 4.93 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes E class is 6 cm shorter than the Audi A6, width is practically the same , while the height of Mercedes E class is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 540 litres | 546 litres | |
| Mercedes E class has 6 litres less trunk space than the Audi A6. | |||
| 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`365 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | below 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 (€): | 8400 | 5600 | |
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