Mercedes E class 1993 vs Audi A6 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 195 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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Audi A6 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes E class engine produces 6 HP more power than Audi A6, but torque is 5 NM less than Audi A6. Despite the higher power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.6 | 8.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.9 l/100km | 10.6 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Mercedes E class consumes 0.3 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 45 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes E class consumes 1.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 1060 km on highway | 1090 km on highway | ||
| 780 km with real consumption | 660 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: | 580'000 km | 420'000 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: | 8 years | 8 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 Volkswagen Passat, Audi A4 | |
| 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 | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.45 m | |
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Mercedes E class is smaller. Mercedes E class is 6 cm shorter than the Audi A6, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes E class is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 520 litres | 551 litres | |
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Audi A6 has more luggage space. Mercedes E class has 31 litres less trunk space than the Audi A6. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.5 metres less than that of the Audi A6, which means Mercedes E class can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`950 | 1`945 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | Audi A6 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes E class has serious deffects in 170 percent more cases than Audi A6, so Audi A6 quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 1800 | |
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