Audi A6 1998 vs Mercedes E class 1996
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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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: | 150 HP | 113 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.1 seconds | 16.6 seconds | |
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Audi A6 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A6 engine produces 37 HP more power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 140 NM more than Mercedes E class. Thanks to more power Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 5.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.9 | 9.0 | |
| Audi A6 consumes 0.1 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 15 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 72 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 1060 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
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 | 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: | 2 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. | |||
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 |
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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. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`295 | 2`210 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| 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. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 4200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.8/10 | 9.0/10 | |
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