Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. Audi A6 engine produces 18 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 52 NM less than Mercedes C class. Due to the lower power, Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.2 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
9.2
8.4
The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A6 consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A6 could require 120 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
62 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
760 km in combined cycle
730 km in combined cycle
980 km on highway
1010 km on highway
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
Front wheel drive (FWD)
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
460'000 km
440'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
4 years
13 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Audi A4, Skoda Octavia, Volkswagen Bora
Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes E 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.
Dimensions
Length:
4.80 m
4.53 m
Width:
1.81 m
1.73 m
Height:
1.45 m
1.43 m
Audi A6 is larger. Audi A6 is 27 cm longer than the Mercedes C class, 8 cm wider, while the height of Audi A6 is 2 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
551 litres
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Turning diameter:
11.7 meters
10.8 meters
The turning circle of the Audi A6 is 0.9 metres more than that of the Mercedes C class, which means Audi A6 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Mercedes C class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A6 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Mercedes C class, so Mercedes C class quality is probably slightly better
