Audi A6 2018 vs Mercedes C class 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 286 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 620 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 7.8 seconds | |
| Audi A6 engine produces 116 HP more power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 220 NM more than Mercedes C class. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 4.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.3 l/100km | 6.3 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A6 consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A6 could require 195 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A6 consumes 2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 460'000 km | 350'000 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: | 8 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Audi A7 | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes A klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes C class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Mercedes C klase 2013 2.1 engine: The engine has a long service life if it is serviced on time and has reasonable fuel consumption. The most common problems are caused by the engine chain tensioner and the fuel delivery system. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.94 m | 4.69 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.44 m | |
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Audi A6 is larger. Audi A6 is 25 cm longer than the Mercedes C class, 8 cm wider, while the height of Audi A6 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 530 litres | 480 litres | |
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Audi A6 has more luggage capacity. Audi A6 has 50 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 11.22 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A6 is 0.12 metres less than that of the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`135 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Audi A6 scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | high | |
| Mercedes C class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A6 has serious deffects in 65 percent more cases than Mercedes C class, so Mercedes C class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 34 600 | 26 200 | |
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