Audi A6 1995 vs Mercedes E class 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 2.7 Diesel | |
| 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: | 140 HP | 177 HP | |
| Torque: | 290 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | 9 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is a more dynamic driving. Audi A6 engine produces 37 HP less power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 110 NM less than Mercedes E class. Due to the lower power, Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 | 6.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.8 l/100km | 7.4 l/100km | |
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The Audi A6 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Audi A6 consumes 0.5 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 75 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Audi A6 consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1140 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 1420 km on highway | 1270 km on highway | ||
| 1170 km with real consumption | 870 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: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
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Audi A6 has 4x4: The vehicle features full-time Quattro IV all-wheel drive with Torsen center differential and electronic traction control, which operates at speeds up to 40 km/h (25 mph) and applies braking to spinning wheels, with the effect of locking the front and rear differentials. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 630'000 km | 460'000 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: | 3 years | 3 years | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Audi A6 1995 2.5 engine: Quite reliable engine if not overheated. Occasionally, the high pressure fuel pump can cause problems. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.45 m | |
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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 | |
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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): | 2`110 | 2`200 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | Mercedes E class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A6 has serious deffects in 245 percent more cases than Mercedes E class, so Mercedes E class quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 2600 | |
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