Audi A6 2018 vs Mercedes E class 2016
Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 286 HP | 258 HP | |
Torque: | 620 NM | 620 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 5.9 seconds | |
Audi A6 engine produces 28 HP more power than Mercedes E class, the torque is the same for both cars. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | no data | |
Drive type | |||
Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
Engine production duration: | 7 years | 19 years | |
Engine spread: | Used also on Audi A7 | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes S klase | |
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes E class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.94 m | 4.92 m | |
Width: | 1.89 m | 1.85 m | |
Height: | 1.46 m | 1.46 m | |
Both cars are similar in size. Audi A6 is 2 cm longer than the Mercedes E class, 3 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 530 litres | 540 litres | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1470 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: | 11.1 meters | 11.6 meters | |
The turning circle of the Audi A6 is 0.5 metres less than that of the Mercedes E class, which means Audi A6 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | no data | no data | |
Safety: | 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 (€): | 38 600 | 30 000 | |
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