Audi A6 2012 vs Mercedes E class 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 245 HP | 265 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 620 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.6 seconds | 7 seconds | |
| Audi A6 engine produces 20 HP less power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 120 NM less than Mercedes E class. Despite less power, Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 6.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.1 l/100km | 8.2 l/100km | |
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By specification 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. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A6 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1190 km in combined cycle | 920 km in combined cycle | |
| 1330 km on highway | 1090 km on highway | ||
| 920 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A6 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) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 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: | 5 years | 21 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Audi A4, Audi A5, Audi A7 | 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. | |||
| Mercedes E klase 2013 3.0 engine: The Mercedes-Benz OM642 is a 3.0-liter V6 diesel widely used in many models under the 3.0 CDI or 350 CDI designation. It is known for strong performance and good durability when maintained properly, and well-kept engines are capable of exceeding 500,000 km. At the same time, the unit has several characteristic weak ... More about Mercedes E klase 2013 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.94 m | 4.91 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 4 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 | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, 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: | 2`505 kg | 2`630 kg | |
| 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 25 percent more cases than Audi A6, so Audi A6 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 10 400 | 10 800 | |
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