Mercedes E class 2006 vs Audi A6 2004

 
Mercedes E class
2006 - 2009
Audi A6
2004 - 2008
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 2.1 Diesel2.0 Diesel
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming 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: 136 HP140 HP
Torque: 340 NM320 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 9.9 seconds10 seconds
Mercedes E class engine produces 4 HP less power than Audi A6, but torque is 20 NM more than Audi A6. Despite less power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 6.36.0
Real fuel consumption: 6.5 l/100km7.4 l/100km
The Mercedes E class is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise.
By specification Mercedes E class consumes 0.3 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 45 litres more fuel.
But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes E class consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6.
Fuel tank capacity: 65 litres70 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 1030 km in combined cycle1160 km in combined cycle
1000 km with real consumption940 km with real consumption

Drive type

Wheel drive type: Rear wheel drive (RWD)Front wheel drive (FWD)

Engines

Engine production duration: 8 years4 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes VitoUsed only for this car
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: 4.82 m4.92 m
Width: 1.82 m1.86 m
Height: 1.45 m1.46 m
Mercedes E class is smaller.
Mercedes E class is 10 cm shorter than the Audi A6, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes E class is 1 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 540 litres546 litres
Mercedes E class has 6 litres less trunk space than the Audi A6.
Turning diameter: 11.4 meters12 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`1402`120
Safety: no data
Quality:
below average

average
Audi A6 has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes E class has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Audi A6, so Audi A6 quality is probably slightly better
Average price (€): 60003400
Pros and Cons: Mercedes E klase has
  • timing chain engine
  • better manoeuvrability
Audi A6 has
  • timing belt engine
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • fewer faults
  • lower price
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