2009 Audi A6 vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz B
To start off, both 2009 Audi A6 and 2009 Mercedes-Benz B were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,990 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Mercedes-Benz B is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi A6 (169 HP) has 31 more horse power than 2009 Mercedes-Benz B. (138 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercedes-Benz B. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercedes-Benz B weights approximately 160 kg more than 2009 Audi A6.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2009 Mercedes-Benz B (300 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Audi A6. (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz B will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Audi A6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi A6 | 2009 Mercedes-Benz B | |
| Make | Audi | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | A6 | B |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1984 cc | 1990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 169 HP | 138 HP |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 223 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.7 seconds | 9.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1435 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 54 L |
