Mercedes E class 1993 vs Audi A6 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.8 Petrol | 2.7 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 193 HP | 250 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 6.8 seconds | |
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Audi A6 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes E class engine produces 57 HP less power than Audi A6, whereas torque is 80 NM less than Audi A6. Due to the lower power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.7 | 11.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.7 l/100km | 12.4 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes E class consumes 0.9 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 135 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes E class consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 600 km in combined cycle | |
| 590 km with real consumption | 560 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes E class 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) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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Audi A6 2001: The vehicle features full-time Quattro IV all-wheel drive with Torsen center differential and electronic traction control, which operates at speeds up to 40 km/h (25 mph) and applies braking to spinning wheels, with the effect of locking the front and rear differentials. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 700'000 km | 280'000 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: | 9 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mercedes S klase | Used only for this car | |
| 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. | |||
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: | 390 litres | 434 litres | |
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Audi A6 has more luggage space. Mercedes E class has 44 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): | 2`060 | 2`210 | |
| 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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