Mercedes E class 1993 vs Audi A6 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.9 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: | 75 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 126 NM | 285 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 18.5 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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Audi A6 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes E class engine produces 55 HP less power than Audi A6, whereas torque is 159 NM less than Audi A6. Due to the lower power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 5.7 | |
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The Audi A6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes E class consumes 1 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 150 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1040 km in combined cycle | 1220 km in combined cycle | |
| Audi A6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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: | 630'000 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: | 17 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Audi A4, Skoda Superb | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Audi A6 2001 1.9 engine: A reliable engine when using quality oils. | |||
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`930 | 2`030 | |
| 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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