Mercedes E class 2006 vs Audi A6 2005
Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 184 HP | 170 HP | |
Torque: | 250 NM | 280 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 8.4 seconds | |
Audi A6 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes E class engine produces 14 HP more power than Audi A6, but torque is 30 NM less than Audi A6. Despite the higher power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.2 | 7.9 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 9.8 l/100km | 9.3 l/100km | |
The Audi A6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. 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. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes E class consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 70 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 790 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
1030 km on highway | 1120 km on highway | ||
660 km with real consumption | 750 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) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Mercedes E klase 2006 1.8 engine: The most notable issue with this engine is the sticking of exhaust valves due to carbon buildup. Another significant problem is the unreliable timing chain, which can stretch by 100,000 km. Early symptoms of a ... More about Mercedes E klase 2006 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.82 m | 4.92 m | |
Width: | 1.82 m | 1.86 m | |
Height: | 1.45 m | 1.46 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 litres | 546 litres | |
Mercedes E class has 6 litres less trunk space than the Audi A6. | |||
Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 12 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`105 | 2`100 | |
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 (€): | 6000 | 3400 | |
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