Audi A6 2001 vs Mercedes E class 2002
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 2.6 Petrol | |
| 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: | 180 HP | 177 HP | |
| Torque: | 370 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 9.1 seconds | |
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Audi A6 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A6 engine produces 3 HP more power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 130 NM more than Mercedes E class. Thanks to more power Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.1 | 10.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.2 l/100km | 11.5 l/100km | |
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The Audi A6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A6 consumes 2.8 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 420 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A6 consumes 2.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 860 km in combined cycle | 590 km in combined cycle | |
| 1120 km on highway | 810 km on highway | ||
| 760 km with real consumption | 560 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: | 330'000 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 Mercedes E class engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A4, Audi A8 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes C 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 E class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Audi A6 is 2 cm shorter than the Mercedes E class, 1 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 551 litres | 540 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 540 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Audi A6 has 11 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 | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A6 is 0.3 metres more than that of the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`145 | 2`200 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Audi A6 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes E class has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Audi A6, so Audi A6 quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 2600 | |
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