Audi A6 2014 vs Mercedes E class 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.9 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 272 HP | 340 HP | |
| Torque: | 580 NM | 700 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.5 seconds | 4.9 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is a more dynamic driving. Audi A6 engine produces 68 HP less power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 120 NM less than Mercedes E class. Due to the lower power, Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 4.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.1 l/100km | 7.4 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A6 consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A6 could require 165 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A6 consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1100 km in combined cycle | 1370 km in combined cycle | |
| 1410 km on highway | 1530 km on highway | ||
| 800 km with real consumption | 890 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: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.93 m | 4.92 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Audi A6 is 1 cm longer than the Mercedes E class, 2 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 530 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 1470 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| Gross weight: | 2`380 kg | 2`545 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | high | |
| Mercedes E class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A6 has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Mercedes E class, so Mercedes E class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 13 800 | 20 800 | |
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