Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse T-Modell (2001 – 2004) vs Audi A6 Avant (2001 – 2004): specs compared
The Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse T-Modell is the more powerful of the two, with up to 354 hp against 300 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.4 s against 7.0 s. The Audi A6 Avant uses less fuel, from 5.7 L/100 km against 6.0 L/100 km. The Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse T-Modell is the lighter car, from 1,430 kg against 1,450 kg. At 4,796 mm, the Audi A6 Avant is 171 mm longer than the Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse T-Modell.
| Specification |
Mercedes-Benz
C-Klasse T-Modell
2001 – 2004
|
Audi
A6 Avant
2001 – 2004
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 2001 – 2004 | 2001 – 2004 |
| Body style | T-modell · Estate / wagon | Avant · Estate / wagon |
| Variants | 23 | 26 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | RWD · AWD | FWD · AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 116 – 354 hp | 131 – 299 hp |
| Torque | 190 – 540 Nm | 195 – 400 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.4 – 12.8 s | 7.0 – 11.3 s |
| Top speed | 192 – 250 km/h | 196 – 250 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.0 – 11.9 L/100 km | 5.7 – 13.1 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,526 – 4,625 mm | 4,796 mm |
| Width | 1,727 – 1,745 mm | 1,811 mm |
| Height | 1,425 – 1,466 mm | 1,453 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,715 mm | 2,761 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,430 – 1,650 kg | 1,450 – 1,815 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.