Audi A6 2014 vs Mercedes E class 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Performance | |||
| Power: | 272 HP | 252 HP | |
| Torque: | 580 NM | 620 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.5 seconds | 6.7 seconds | |
| Audi A6 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A6 engine produces 20 HP more power than Mercedes E class, but torque is 40 NM less than Mercedes E class. Thanks to more power Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
| Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 6.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.1 l/100km | 8.5 l/100km | |
| The Audi A6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A6 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class, which means that by driving the Audi A6 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A6 consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1100 km in combined cycle | 1330 km in combined cycle | |
| 1410 km on highway | 1560 km on highway | ||
| 800 km with real consumption | 940 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 | 4.88 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Audi A6 is 5 cm longer than the Mercedes E class, 2 cm wider, while the height of Audi A6 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 530 litres | 540 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Audi A6 has 10 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes E class. This could mean that the Audi A6 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A6 is 0.7 metres more than that of the Mercedes E class, which means Audi A6 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`380 | 2`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Mercedes E class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A6 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Mercedes E class, so Mercedes E class quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 15 200 | 13 600 | |
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