Audi A6 1997 vs Mercedes E class 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 3.2 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: | 110 HP | 197 HP | |
| Torque: | 235 NM | 470 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.7 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is a more dynamic driving. Audi A6 engine produces 87 HP less power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 235 NM less than Mercedes E class. Due to the lower power, Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 4.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 | 7.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.0 l/100km | 8.7 l/100km | |
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The Audi A6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A6 consumes 2.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class, which means that by driving the Audi A6 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 315 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A6 consumes 2.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1220 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 1520 km on highway | 1100 km on highway | ||
| 1160 km with real consumption | 740 km with real consumption | ||
| 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: | 560'000 km | 560'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Seat Alhambra, Seat Leon | Used also on Mercedes S klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Audi A6 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Audi A6 is 2 cm shorter than the Mercedes E class, 1 cm wider, while the height of Audi A6 is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 551 litres | 520 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 520 litres | |
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Audi A6 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Audi A6 has 31 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes E class. The Mercedes E class may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A6 is 0.4 metres more than that of the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`010 | 2`160 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | low | |
| Audi A6 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes E class has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Audi A6, so Audi A6 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 2000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.8/10 | 8.3/10 | |
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