Mercedes S class 2002 vs Audi A6 2004
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.2 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 225 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 450 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 7.3 seconds | |
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Audi A6 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes S class engine produces 21 HP less power than Audi A6, but torque is 50 NM more than Audi A6. Due to the lower power, Mercedes S class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 8.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.6 l/100km | 9.4 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes S class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes S class consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6, which means that by driving the Mercedes S class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes S class consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 88 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1140 km in combined cycle | 950 km in combined cycle | |
| 1510 km on highway | 1230 km on highway | ||
| 1020 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: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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Audi A6 2004: 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: | 630'000 km | 470'000 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 S class engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mercedes E klase | 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. | |||
| 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: | 5.04 m | 4.92 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.46 m | |
| Mercedes S class is 12 cm longer than the Audi A6, width is practically the same , while the height of Mercedes S class is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 546 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes S class is 0.3 metres less than that of the Audi A6. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`100 | 2`345 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | high | |
| Audi A6 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes S class has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Audi A6, so Audi A6 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3200 | 3000 | |
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