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:
95 HP
110 HP
Torque:
150 NM
235 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
17 seconds
12.7 seconds
Audi A6 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes E class engine produces 15 HP less power than Audi A6, whereas torque is 85 NM less than Audi A6. Due to the lower power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 4.3 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.1
5.7
Real fuel consumption:
7.2 l/100km
6.0 l/100km
The Audi A6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes E class consumes 1.4 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 210 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes E class consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6.
Fuel tank capacity:
65 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
910 km in combined cycle
1220 km in combined cycle
1160 km on highway
1520 km on highway
900 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:
630'000 km
560'000 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:
6 years
4 years
Engine spread:
Used only for this car
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:
4.80 m
4.80 m
Width:
1.80 m
1.81 m
Height:
1.42 m
1.45 m
Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes E class and Audi A6 are practically the same length.
Trunk capacity:
515 litres
551 litres
Audi A6 has more luggage space. Mercedes E class has 36 litres less trunk space than the Audi A6.
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.
Mercedes E class has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Audi A6, so Mercedes E class quality could be a bit better.
