Audi A6 1994 vs Mercedes E class 1997
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 177 HP | |
| Torque: | 265 NM | 330 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.4 seconds | 9.4 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is a more dynamic driving. Audi A6 engine produces 62 HP less power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 65 NM less than Mercedes E class. Due to the lower power, Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 8.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 8.9 l/100km | |
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The Audi A6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A6 consumes 1.7 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 255 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A6 consumes 2.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1150 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| 1450 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 1190 km with real consumption | 780 km with real consumption | ||
| 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) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 770'000 km | 630'000 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: | 6 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Audi 100 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes S klase, Mercedes G 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. | |||
| Audi A6 1994 2.5 engine: Very reliable engine if not overheated. Occasionally, the high pressure fuel pump can cause problems. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.50 m | |
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Audi A6 is smaller. Audi A6 is 2 cm shorter than the Mercedes E class, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Audi A6 is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 390 litres | 600 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1975 litres | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage space. Audi A6 has 210 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A6 is 0.1 metres more than that of the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`060 | 2`310 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| 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 (€): | 1600 | 3600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 9.0/10 | |
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