Audi A6 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A6 engine produces 15 HP more power than Audi 100, whereas torque is 11 NM more than Audi 100. Thanks to more power Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
8.7
8.3
Real fuel consumption:
8.8 l/100km
8.9 l/100km
By specification Audi A6 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi 100, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A6 could require 60 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Audi A6 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi 100.
Fuel tank capacity:
80 litres
80 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
910 km in combined cycle
960 km in combined cycle
900 km with real consumption
890 km with real consumption
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
480'000 km
420'000 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 Audi A6 engine could be longer.
Engine production duration:
5 years
6 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi 80, Audi 100
Used also on Audi A6
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Audi A6 might be a better choice in this respect.
Dimensions
Length:
4.80 m
4.79 m
Width:
1.78 m
1.78 m
Height:
1.43 m
1.43 m
Both cars are similar in size. Audi A6 is 1 cm longer than the Audi 100, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity:
510 litres
510 litres
Turning diameter:
11.4 meters
11.4 meters
Gross weight (kg):
1`905
1`860
Safety:
no data
no data
Quality:
Audi A6 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi 100 has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Audi A6, so Audi A6 quality is probably better