2007 Audi A6 vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, both 2007 Audi A6 and 2007 Mercedes-Benz C were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,170 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Audi A6 (296 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. (161 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Audi A6 weights approximately 295 kg more than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Audi A6 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Audi A6 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Audi A6 (400 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. (240 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Audi A6 | 2007 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Audi | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | A6 | C |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4170 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 231 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.1 seconds | 9.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 62 L |
