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Difficult decision........... Any advice?

  • 15-11-2015 11:16am
    #1
    Gorteen
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,032 ✭✭✭


    I'm torn between buying new Audi A6 or Mercedes E class.

    Should I be worried about rear wheel drive in Merc?

    Leg room in A6 not as good as I had expected. It's front wheel drive but still has driveshaft tunnel in back (presumably for Quattro models).

    Reliability? Cost to service? Road tax? Bells & whistles? (Sat Nav, Bluetooth, etc)

    Any help will be appreciated. :confused:


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  • #2
    carsfan
    Closed Accounts Posts: 701 ✭✭✭carsfan


    What spec models are you looking at and how do they compare price wise?


  • #3
    Gorteen
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,032 ✭✭✭Gorteen


    carsfan wrote: »
    What spec models are you looking at and how do they compare price wise?

    Basic automatic diesels on both..... They both have decent level of spec.


  • #4
    carsfan
    Closed Accounts Posts: 701 ✭✭✭carsfan


    There is an all new e class next year which looks like a bigger version of the c class so the current model will look dated quickly.
    However both good cars so I would say it boils down to personal preference mostly


  • #5
    bazz26
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 51,363 ✭✭✭✭bazz26


    The new E Class is being launched early in 2016, you would want to be getting a super deal on the current one to consider it at this stage. Audi A6 is getting on a bit too, it's been around since 2011.


    Have you looked at the new Jaguar XF?


    01-2016-jaguar-xf-fd-1.jpg


  • #6
    Gorteen
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,032 ✭✭✭Gorteen


    I've never liked Jags!


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  • #7
    bazz26
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 51,363 ✭✭✭✭bazz26


    I guess it will be the default option then.


  • #8
    colm_mcm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 73,520 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    Isn't a 520d the default option now. Getting an e class or a6 is being adventurous these days ;)


  • #9
    carsfan
    Closed Accounts Posts: 701 ✭✭✭carsfan


    520d is the mondeo for the aspiring classes nowadays.

    That's not taking anything away from it by the way. I've had two and would recommend one over the e class or A6 to be honest.
    If picking between the op's two it would be the Audi I think.


  • #10
    bazz26
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 51,363 ✭✭✭✭bazz26


    colm_mcm wrote: »
    Isn't a 520d the default option now. Getting an e class or a6 is being adventurous these days ;)

    Touche!

    But the A6 ain't far behind either.


  • #11
    Summer wind
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,285 ✭✭✭Summer wind


    I drive a 2015 Audi A6 190bhp auto box. It's a lovely comfortable car for long trips. Haven't had any problems with it. The only thing that niggles me is I feel the xenons aren't as bright as the xenons on my F10. I'd have a good test drive of both maybe ask the dealer if you could have a loaner of each for 24 hours. Best of luck.


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