Mercedes E class 1993 vs Audi 80 1992
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 113 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 170 NM | 202 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 16.3 seconds | 14 seconds | |
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Audi 80 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes E class engine produces 23 HP more power than Audi 80, but torque is 32 NM less than Audi 80. Despite the higher power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 5.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.4 l/100km | 5.7 l/100km | |
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The Audi 80 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes E class consumes 2.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi 80, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes E class could require 315 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes E class consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi 80. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 72 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 940 km in combined cycle | 1200 km in combined cycle | |
| 1240 km on highway | 1600 km on highway | ||
| 970 km with real consumption | 1150 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi 80 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 630'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Audi 80 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Audi A4, Audi A6, Volkswagen Vento, Seat Alhambra | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Audi 80 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.76 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.41 m | |
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Mercedes E class is larger. Mercedes E class is 28 cm longer than the Audi 80, 4 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes E class is 8 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 530 litres | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
885 litres | 1200 litres | |
| Mercedes E class has 160 litres more trunk space than the Audi 80. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Audi 80 (by 315 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`190 | 1`860 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | below average | |
| Mercedes E class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi 80 has serious deffects in 50 percent more cases than Mercedes E class, so Mercedes E class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3200 | 800 | |
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