Audi A6 1994 vs Mercedes E class 1993
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 2.5 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 | 113 HP | |
| Torque: | 265 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.4 seconds | 16.3 seconds | |
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Audi A6 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A6 engine produces 2 HP more power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 95 NM more than Mercedes E class. Thanks to more power Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 4.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 7.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 7.4 l/100km | |
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The Audi A6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A6 consumes 0.7 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 105 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A6 consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 72 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1150 km in combined cycle | 940 km in combined cycle | |
| 1450 km on highway | 1240 km on highway | ||
| 1190 km with real consumption | 970 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 770'000 km | 560'000 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 | Used only for this car | |
| 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: | 4.80 m | 4.76 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.49 m | |
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Audi A6 is larger, but lower. Audi A6 is 4 cm longer than the Mercedes E class, 4 cm wider, while the height of Audi A6 is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 390 litres | 530 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 885 litres | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Audi A6 has 140 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: | 11.4 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A6 is 0.2 metres more than that of the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`060 | 2`190 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 2800 | |
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