Audi A6 1997 vs Mercedes C class 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 165 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 seconds | 9.2 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. Audi A6 engine produces 5 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 10 NM less than Mercedes C class. Due to the lower power, Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.9 | 11.1 | |
| Audi A6 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class, which means that by driving the Audi A6 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 550 km in combined cycle | |
| 840 km on highway | 780 km on highway | ||
| 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: | 460'000 km | 420'000 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 | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Audi A4 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes CLK | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes C class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Audi A6 1997 2.4 engine: Engines is considered quite reliable. It features a cast-iron cylinder block and a timing system driven by a toothed belt, which operates only the camshafts for the exhaust valves. The intake valves are ... More about Audi A6 1997 2.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.53 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.43 m | |
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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: | 434 litres | 455 litres | |
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Mercedes C class has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, 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: | 11.7 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. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`135 kg | 1`935 kg | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| 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 | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.8/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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