Audi A6 2012 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: | 245 HP | 231 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 540 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.6 seconds | 7.2 seconds | |
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Audi A6 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A6 engine produces 14 HP more power than Mercedes E class, but torque is 40 NM less than Mercedes E class. Thanks to more power Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 7.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 l/100km | 8.6 l/100km | |
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The Audi A6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A6 consumes 0.7 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 105 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A6 consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1190 km in combined cycle | 1140 km in combined cycle | |
| 1330 km on highway | 1350 km on highway | ||
| 910 km with real consumption | 930 km with real consumption | ||
| 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 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. | |||
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`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 (€): | 11 800 | 8000 | |
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