Audi A6 1999 vs Mercedes C class 2000

 
Audi A6
1999 - 2001
Mercedes C class
2000 - 2004
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 2.7 Petrol2.6 Petrol

Performance

Power: 230 HP170 HP
Torque: 310 NM240 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.4 seconds9.5 seconds
Audi A6 is more dynamic to drive.
Audi A6 engine produces 60 HP more power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 70 NM more than Mercedes C class. Thanks to more power Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 11.010.7
Real fuel consumption: 12.0 l/100km10.2 l/100km
The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
By specification Audi A6 consumes 0.3 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 45 litres more fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A6 consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class.
Fuel tank capacity: 70 litres62 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 630 km in combined cycle570 km in combined cycle
880 km on highway780 km on highway
580 km with real consumption600 km with real consumption
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.

Drive type

Wheel drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)Rear wheel drive (RWD)

Dimensions

Length: 4.80 m4.53 m
Width: 1.81 m1.73 m
Height: 1.45 m1.43 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 litresno data
Turning diameter: 11.7 meters10.8 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 (kg): 2`1301`500
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 (€): 14001600
Rating in user reviews: 7.8/10 7.9/10
Pros and Cons: Audi A6 has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • lower price
Mercedes C klase has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • better manoeuvrability
  • higher safety
  • fewer faults
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