2009 Audi A6 vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, both 2009 Audi A6 and 2009 Mercedes-Benz E were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,208 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz E (507 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 2009 Audi A6. (329 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 2009 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Audi A6 weights approximately 420 kg more than 2009 Mercedes-Benz E.
Because 2009 Audi A6 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Mercedes-Benz E. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Mercedes-Benz E (631 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Audi A6. (421 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz E 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 E | |
Make | Audi | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | A6 | E |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4163 cc | 6208 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 329 HP | 507 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 421 Nm | 631 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.1 seconds | 4.6 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1325 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.5 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 19 L/100km | 19.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.6 L/100km | 15.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 80 L |