Mercedes S class 2006 vs Audi A6 2004
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 235 HP | 225 HP | |
| Torque: | 540 NM | 450 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.8 seconds | 7.3 seconds | |
| Mercedes S class engine produces 10 HP more power than Audi A6, whereas torque is 90 NM more than Audi A6. Despite the higher power, Mercedes S class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.7 | 8.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.7 l/100km | 9.4 l/100km | |
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By specification Mercedes S 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 S class could require 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes S class consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 90 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1030 km in combined cycle | 950 km in combined cycle | |
| 1260 km on highway | 1230 km on highway | ||
| 920 km with real consumption | 850 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes S 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: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 20 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML | Used also on Volkswagen Phaeton | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes S class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Audi A6 2004 3.0 engine: The car engine may require significant maintenance and part replacements as mileage increases. Between 200,000 and 300,000 km, the costly timing chain might need replacement, while the drive belt has a shorter ... More about Audi A6 2004 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.08 m | 4.92 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.46 m | |
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Mercedes S class is larger. Mercedes S class is 16 cm longer than the Audi A6, 1 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes S class is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 560 litres | 546 litres | |
| Mercedes S class has 14 litres more trunk space than the Audi A6. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 12 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`625 | 2`345 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Audi A6 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes S class has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Audi A6, so Audi A6 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 6000 | 3000 | |
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