Audi A6 1998 vs Mercedes E class 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 2.7 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: | 150 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is a more dynamic driving. Audi A6 engine produces 20 HP less power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 90 NM less than Mercedes E class. Due to the lower power, Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 7.3 | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A6 consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A6 could require 105 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 950 km in combined cycle | |
| 1140 km on highway | 1180 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
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Audi A6 has 4x4: The vehicle features full-time Quattro IV all-wheel drive with Torsen center differential and electronic traction control, which operates at speeds up to 40 km/h (25 mph) and applies braking to spinning wheels, with the effect of locking the front and rear differentials. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 480'000 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: | 2 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A4, Audi A8 | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes ML, 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.50 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Audi A6 is 4 cm shorter than the Mercedes E class, 1 cm wider, while the height of Audi A6 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 455 litres | 600 litres | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage space. Audi A6 has 145 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. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`260 | 2`100 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | low | |
| Audi A6 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes E class has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Audi A6, so Audi A6 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 2000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.8/10 | 8.3/10 | |
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