Mercedes E class 1993 vs Audi A6 2001
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.2 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 220 HP | 220 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.9 seconds | 8.7 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes E class and Audi A6 have the same engine power, but Mercedes E class torque is 10 NM more than Audi A6. Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.2 | 11.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 12.0 l/100km | 11.9 l/100km | |
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By specification Mercedes E class consumes 0.1 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 15 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes E class consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 610 km in combined cycle | |
| 810 km on highway | 840 km on highway | ||
| 580 km with real consumption | 580 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) | 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 | 480'000 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: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes S klase, Mercedes CLK, Mercedes SL | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A4, Audi A8 | |
| 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: | 520 litres | 434 litres | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes E class has 86 litres more trunk space than the Audi A6. The Audi A6 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| 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`050 | 2`190 | |
| 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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