Audi A6 2008 vs Mercedes C class 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.7 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 224 HP | |
| Torque: | 450 NM | 510 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.4 seconds | 7.1 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. Audi A6 engine produces 34 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 60 NM less than Mercedes C class. Due to the lower power, Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 7.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 l/100km | 8.5 l/100km | |
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The Audi A6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A6 consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class, which means that by driving the Audi A6 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A6 consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1120 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| 1370 km on highway | 1040 km on highway | ||
| 970 km with real consumption | 770 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Mercedes C klase 2007 3.0 engine: A reliable yet dynamic engine. Frequent oil leaks, engine crankcase ventilation problems. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.93 m | 4.60 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.46 m | |
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Audi A6 is larger. Audi A6 is 33 cm longer than the Mercedes C class, 9 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 565 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A6 is 1.1 metres more than that of the Mercedes C class, which means Audi A6 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`455 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Mercedes C class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A6 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Mercedes C class, so Mercedes C class quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 6000 | 4200 | |
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