Audi A6 2008 vs Mercedes C class 2000
Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 136 HP | 143 HP | |
Torque: | 320 NM | 315 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.3 seconds | 10.3 seconds | |
Audi A6 engine produces 7 HP less power than Mercedes C class, but torque is 5 NM more than Mercedes C class. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | 6.2 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 l/100km | 6.3 l/100km | |
By specification Audi A6 consumes 0.9 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 135 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Audi A6 consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 62 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 1320 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
1620 km on highway | 1310 km on highway | ||
1070 km with real consumption | 980 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) | |
Front-wheel drive cars (Audi A6) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Mercedes C class) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.93 m | 4.53 m | |
Width: | 1.86 m | 1.73 m | |
Height: | 1.46 m | 1.43 m | |
Audi A6 is larger. Audi A6 is 40 cm longer than the Mercedes C class, 13 cm wider, while the height of Audi A6 is 3 cm higher. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 546 litres | no data | |
Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 10.8 meters | |
The turning circle of the Audi A6 is 1.1 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`130 | 1`500 | |
Safety: | no data | ||
Quality: | above average | below average | |
Audi A6 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes C class has serious deffects in 250 percent more cases than Audi A6, so Audi A6 quality is probably significantly better | |||
Average price (€): | 6200 | 1600 | |
Rating in user reviews: | 9.1/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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