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:
122 HP
140 HP
Torque:
270 NM
320 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
12 seconds
10 seconds
Audi A6 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes E class engine produces 18 HP less power than Audi A6, whereas torque is 50 NM less than Audi A6. Due to the lower power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
5.9
6.0
Real fuel consumption:
6.1 l/100km
7.4 l/100km
The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes E class consumes 0.1 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 15 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes E class consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6.
Fuel tank capacity:
65 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1100 km in combined cycle
1160 km in combined cycle
1350 km on highway
1450 km on highway
1060 km with real consumption
940 km with real consumption
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Front wheel drive (FWD)
Engines
Engine production duration:
8 years
4 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes Vito
Used 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 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
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
540 litres
no data
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.
Audi A6 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes E class has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Audi A6, so Audi A6 quality is probably better
