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:
136 HP
133 HP
Torque:
190 NM
186 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
11.5 seconds
10.2 seconds
Mercedes E class engine produces 3 HP more power than Audi A6, whereas torque is 4 NM more than Audi A6. Despite the higher power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
8.6
9.3
The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes E class consumes 0.7 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 105 litres of fuel.
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:
8 years
6 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes CLK, Mercedes SLK
Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi 100, Audi Coupe
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts.
Dimensions
Length:
4.74 m
4.80 m
Width:
1.74 m
1.78 m
Height:
1.43 m
1.43 m
Mercedes E class is smaller. Mercedes E class is 6 cm shorter than the Audi A6, 4 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity:
520 litres
510 litres
Turning diameter:
11.2 meters
11.4 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.2 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 40 percent more cases than Mercedes E class, so Mercedes E class quality is probably significantly better
