Audi A6 2018 vs Mercedes E class 2018
Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 340 HP | 435 HP | |
Torque: | 500 NM | 520 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.1 seconds | 4.5 seconds | |
Mercedes E class is a more dynamic driving. Audi A6 engine produces 95 HP less power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 20 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): | 7.1 | no data | |
Drive type | |||
Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
Average engine lifespan: | 360'000 km | 330'000 km | |
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
Engine production duration: | 7 years | 7 years | |
Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Audi A8, Audi A7, Audi Q8 | Used also on Mercedes CLS | |
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Audi A6 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.94 m | 4.94 m | |
Width: | 1.89 m | 1.85 m | |
Height: | 1.46 m | 1.46 m | |
Both cars are similar in size. Audi A6 and Mercedes E class are practically the same length. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 530 litres | 540 litres | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1470 litres | |
Audi A6 has 10 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes E class. | |||
Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 12.5 meters | |
The turning circle of the Audi A6 is 1.4 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 | 2`495 | |
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 | 30 200 | |
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