Audi A6 2014 vs Mercedes E class 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 272 HP | 265 HP | |
| Torque: | 580 NM | 620 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.2 seconds | 7 seconds | |
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Audi A6 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A6 engine produces 7 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 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 6.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.1 l/100km | 8.2 l/100km | |
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The Audi A6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A6 consumes 0.8 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 120 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: | 73 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1300 km in combined cycle | 920 km in combined cycle | |
| 1400 km on highway | 1090 km on highway | ||
| 900 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) | |
| 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: | 1.51 m | 1.51 m | |
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Audi A6 is larger. Audi A6 is 3 cm longer than the Mercedes E class, 4 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 565 litres | 695 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1680 litres | no data | |
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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`525 kg | 2`630 kg | |
| Safety: | |||
| Mercedes E class is better rated in child safety tests. The Audi A6 scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Mercedes E class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A6 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Mercedes E class, so Mercedes E class quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 15 800 | 10 800 | |
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