Mercedes S class 1993 vs Audi A6 1994
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.4 Diesel | 2.5 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: | 150 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 NM | 265 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.9 seconds | 11.2 seconds | |
| Mercedes S class engine produces 35 HP more power than Audi A6, whereas torque is 45 NM more than Audi A6. Despite the higher power, Mercedes S class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.7 | 6.9 | |
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The Audi A6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes S class consumes 2.8 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 420 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 100 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1030 km in combined cycle | 1150 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: | 560'000 km | 770'000 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 Audi A6 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mercedes G klase | Used also on Audi 100 | |
| 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 1994 2.5 engine: Very reliable engine if not overheated. Occasionally, the high pressure fuel pump can cause problems. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.11 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.43 m | |
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Mercedes S class is larger. Mercedes S class is 31 cm longer than the Audi A6, 11 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes S class is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 510 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 12.1 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes S class is 0.7 metres more than that of the Audi A6, which means Mercedes S class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`100 | 2`010 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 5000 | 1400 | |
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