2011 Citroen C6 vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz E

To start off, both 2011 Citroen C6 and 2011 Mercedes-Benz E were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mercedes-Benz E (210 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2011 Citroen C6. (201 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 2011 Citroen C6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Citroen C6 weights approximately 29 kg more than 2011 Mercedes-Benz E.

Because 2011 Mercedes-Benz E is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2011 Mercedes-Benz E. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Citroen C6, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2011 Mercedes-Benz E (542 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Citroen C6. (440 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Citroen C6.

Compare all specifications:

2011 Citroen C6 2011 Mercedes-Benz E
Make Citroen Mercedes-Benz
Model C6 E
Year Released 2011 2011
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2720 cc 3000 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 201 HP 210 HP
Engine RPM 4200 RPM 3400 RPM
Torque 440 Nm 542 Nm
Torque RPM 1900 RPM 1600 RPM
Fuel Type Diesel Diesel
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Automatic 7-speed shiftable automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1870 kg 1841 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity 72 L 80 L


 

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