Mercedes E class 1999 vs Audi A6 1997
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.2 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing 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: | 197 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 470 NM | 235 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 12.7 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes E class engine produces 87 HP more power than Audi A6, whereas torque is 235 NM more than Audi A6. Thanks to more power Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 4.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 5.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.7 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km | |
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The Audi A6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes E class consumes 2.1 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 315 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes E class consumes 2.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 1220 km in combined cycle | |
| 1100 km on highway | 1520 km on highway | ||
| 740 km with real consumption | 1160 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 560'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mercedes S klase | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Seat Alhambra, Seat Leon | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Audi A6 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.82 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes E class is 2 cm longer than the Audi A6, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes E class is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 520 litres | 551 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
520 litres | no data | |
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Audi A6 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mercedes E class has 31 litres less trunk space than the Audi A6. This could mean that the Mercedes E class uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.4 metres less than that of the Audi A6. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`160 | 2`010 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | average | |
| 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 | |||
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.3/10 | 7.8/10 | |
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