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:
180 HP
113 HP
Torque:
370 NM
170 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
9 seconds
16.6 seconds
Audi A6 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A6 engine produces 67 HP more power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 200 NM more than Mercedes E class. Thanks to more power Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 7.6 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
8.1
9.0
The Audi A6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A6 consumes 0.9 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 135 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
72 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
860 km in combined cycle
800 km in combined cycle
1120 km on highway
960 km on highway
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:
330'000 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 Mercedes E class engine could be longer.
Engine production duration:
6 years
8 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A4, Audi A8
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
4.82 m
Width:
1.81 m
1.80 m
Height:
1.48 m
1.51 m
Both cars are similar in size. Audi A6 is 2 cm shorter than the Mercedes E class, 1 cm wider, while the height of Audi A6 is 3 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
455 litres
530 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
no data
885 litres
Mercedes E class has more luggage space. Audi A6 has 75 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes E class.
Turning diameter:
11.7 meters
11.3 meters
The turning circle of the Audi A6 is 0.4 metres more than that of the Mercedes E class.
Mercedes E class has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Audi A6, so Mercedes E class quality could be a bit better.
