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:
133 HP
150 HP
Torque:
186 NM
220 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
10.2 seconds
10.5 seconds
Audi A6 engine produces 17 HP less power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 34 NM less than Mercedes E class. Despite less power, Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
9.3
9.2
Audi A6 consumes 0.1 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 15 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
80 litres
65 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
860 km in combined cycle
700 km in combined cycle
Audi A6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
Front wheel drive (FWD)
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
480'000 km
630'000 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:
6 years
8 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi 100, Audi Coupe
Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes ML, Mercedes Vito
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts.
Dimensions
Length:
4.80 m
4.80 m
Width:
1.78 m
1.80 m
Height:
1.43 m
1.42 m
Both cars are similar in size. Audi A6 and Mercedes E class are practically the same length.
Trunk capacity:
510 litres
520 litres
Audi A6 has 10 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes E class.
Turning diameter:
11.4 meters
11.3 meters
The turning circle of the Audi A6 is 0.1 metres more than that of the Mercedes E class.
Mercedes E class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A6 has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Mercedes E class, so Mercedes E class quality is probably significantly better
