Audi A6 2023 vs Mercedes C class 2021
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 265 HP | |
| Torque: | 370 NM | 550 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 seconds | 5.8 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. Audi A6 engine produces 102 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 180 NM less than Mercedes C class. Due to the lower power, Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | 5.8 | |
| Audi A6 consumes 0.3 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 45 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 40 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1030 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| Audi A6 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: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Audi A6) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Mercedes C class) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.94 m | 4.75 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.47 m | |
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Audi A6 is larger. Audi A6 is 19 cm longer than the Mercedes C class, 6 cm wider, while the height of Audi A6 is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 565 litres | 490 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1680 litres | 1510 litres | |
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Audi A6 has more luggage capacity. Audi A6 has 75 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes C class. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Audi A6 (by 170 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.1 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A6 is 1.5 metres more than that of the Mercedes C class, which means Audi A6 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`330 kg | 2`400 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`705 kg | 1`760 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 625 kg | 640 kg | |
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| Average price (€): | 42 200 | no data | |
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