Audi A6 2008 vs Mercedes E class 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 240 HP | 231 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 540 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.4 seconds | 7.2 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is a more dynamic driving. Audi A6 engine produces 9 HP more power than Mercedes E class, but torque is 40 NM less than Mercedes E class. Despite the higher power, Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 7.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.8 l/100km | 8.6 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A6 consumes 0.5 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 75 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A6 consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1060 km in combined cycle | 1140 km in combined cycle | |
| 1290 km on highway | 1350 km on highway | ||
| 900 km with real consumption | 930 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 20 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Audi A4, Audi A5, Audi Q5 | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes S 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: | 4.93 m | 4.90 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.51 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Audi A6 is 4 cm longer than the Mercedes E class, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 560 litres | 695 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1950 litres | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Audi A6 has 135 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: | 11.9 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A6 is 0.7 metres more than that of the Mercedes E class, which means Audi A6 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`510 | 2`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Audi A6 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes E class has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Audi A6, so Audi A6 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 6600 | 8800 | |
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