Mercedes E class 1999 vs Audi A6 2001
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.2 Diesel | 2.5 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 | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 470 NM | 370 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes E class engine produces 17 HP more power than Audi A6, whereas torque is 100 NM more than Audi A6. Thanks to more power Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 8.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.7 l/100km | 9.2 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 0.3 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 45 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes E class consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 860 km in combined cycle | |
| 1100 km on highway | 1120 km on highway | ||
| 740 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
| 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) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 330'000 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 Mercedes E class engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mercedes S klase | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A4, Audi A8 | |
| 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`145 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Mercedes E class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A6 has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Mercedes E class, so Mercedes E class quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 2200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.3/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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