2002 Audi A6 vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz R
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz R is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Audi A6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Audi A6 would be higher. At 4,163 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Audi A6 (296 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz R. (269 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercedes-Benz R. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz R weights approximately 345 kg more than 2002 Audi A6.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2002 Audi A6 (381 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercedes-Benz R. (350 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2002 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercedes-Benz R.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Audi A6 | 2007 Mercedes-Benz R | |
| Make | Audi | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | A6 | R |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 269 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 381 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 92.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 2205 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3220 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 80 L |
