Audi A6 1994 vs Mercedes E class 1993
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| 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 | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 186 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | 11.5 seconds | |
| Audi A6 engine produces 3 HP less power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 4 NM less than Mercedes E class. Despite less power, Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.3 | 8.6 | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A6 consumes 0.7 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 105 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 860 km in combined cycle | 810 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 | 580'000 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 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.74 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.43 m | |
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Audi A6 is larger. Audi A6 is 6 cm longer than the Mercedes E class, 4 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 510 litres | 520 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Audi A6 has 10 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: | 11.4 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A6 is 0.2 metres more than that of the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`965 | 1`950 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | high | |
| 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 | |||
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 2400 | |
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