Audi A6 2011 vs Mercedes E class 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.8 Petrol | 3.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 231 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 540 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 7.5 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is a more dynamic driving. Audi A6 engine produces 27 HP less power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 260 NM less than Mercedes E class. Due to the lower power, Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 7.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.9 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 0.4 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 60 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A6 consumes 2.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 930 km in combined cycle | 1050 km in combined cycle | |
| 1150 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 930 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.93 m | 4.90 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.51 m | |
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Audi A6 is larger, but lower. Audi A6 is 3 cm longer than the Mercedes E class, 2 cm wider, while the height of Audi A6 is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 565 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 130 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`360 | 2`565 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Audi A6 is better rated in child safety tests. | |||
| 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 (€): | 9800 | 9600 | |
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