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:
129 HP
140 HP
Torque:
300 NM
290 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
11.5 seconds
11.1 seconds
Audi A6 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes E class engine produces 11 HP less power than Audi A6, but torque is 10 NM more than Audi A6. Due to the lower power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.3
7.6
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.
Fuel tank capacity:
65 litres
80 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
890 km in combined cycle
1050 km in combined cycle
1120 km on highway
1350 km on highway
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
630'000 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 Audi A6 engine could be longer.
Engine production duration:
16 years
3 years
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.
Audi A6 1996 2.5 engine: Quite reliable engine if not overheated. Occasionally, the high pressure fuel pump can cause problems.
Dimensions
Length:
4.80 m
4.80 m
Width:
1.80 m
1.78 m
Height:
1.42 m
1.43 m
Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes E class and Audi A6 are practically the same length.
Trunk capacity:
520 litres
510 litres
Mercedes E class has 10 litres more trunk space than the Audi A6.
Turning diameter:
11.3 meters
11.4 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.1 metres less than that of the Audi A6.
Mercedes E class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A6 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Mercedes E class, so Mercedes E class quality is probably slightly better
