Audi A6 2012 vs Mercedes E class 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.5 seconds | 9 seconds | |
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Audi A6 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A6 engine produces 34 HP more power than Mercedes E class, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | 6.1 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1060 km in combined cycle | 960 km in combined cycle | |
| 1180 km on highway | 1200 km on highway | ||
| 840 km with real consumption | 830 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Mercedes E klase 2009 2.1 engine: The engine has a long service life if it is serviced on time and has reasonable fuel consumption. The most common problems are caused by the engine chain tensioner and the fuel delivery system. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.94 m | 4.90 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.53 m | 1.51 m | |
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Audi A6 is larger. Audi A6 is 5 cm longer than the Mercedes E class, 4 cm wider, while the height of Audi A6 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| 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`505 | 2`420 | |
| 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 (€): | 12 600 | 8800 | |
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