Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors.
Performance
Power:
116 HP
163 HP
Torque:
168 NM
240 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
13.9 seconds
9.6 seconds
Mercedes E class is a more dynamic driving. Audi A6 engine produces 47 HP less power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 72 NM less than Mercedes E class. Due to the lower power, Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 4.3 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
9.0
8.4
The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A6 consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A6 could require 90 litres more fuel.
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
13 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi 80, Audi 100
Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes CLK, Mercedes SLK
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.
Audi A6 is smaller. Audi A6 is 2 cm shorter than the Mercedes E class, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Audi A6 is 2 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
510 litres
540 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
no data
540 litres
Mercedes E class has more luggage space. Audi A6 has 30 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes E class.
Turning diameter:
11.4 meters
11.4 meters
Gross weight (kg):
1`920
2`105
Safety:
no data
Quality:
Mercedes E class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A6 has serious deffects in 185 percent more cases than Mercedes E class, so Mercedes E class quality is probably significantly better
