Audi Coupe 1990 vs Mercedes E class 1989
| Body: | Coupe | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 113 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 170 NM | 160 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 13 seconds | |
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Audi Coupe is more dynamic to drive. Audi Coupe engine produces 8 HP more power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Mercedes E class. Thanks to more power Audi Coupe reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 8.6 | |
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The Audi Coupe is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi Coupe consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class, which means that by driving the Audi Coupe over 15,000 km in a year you can save 165 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 930 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| Audi Coupe gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Audi Coupe) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Mercedes E class) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.37 m | 4.74 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.49 m | |
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Audi Coupe is smaller. Audi Coupe is 37 cm shorter than the Mercedes E class, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Audi Coupe is 12 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 296 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi Coupe is 0.1 metres less than that of the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`630 | 1`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 4200 | 2600 | |
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