Mercedes E class 1989 vs Audi 100 1991
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 2.5 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: | 94 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 158 NM | 265 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 17.6 seconds | 11.6 seconds | |
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Audi 100 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes E class engine produces 21 HP less power than Audi 100, whereas torque is 107 NM less than Audi 100. Due to the lower power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 6.5 | |
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The Audi 100 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes E class consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi 100, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes E class could require 180 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 72 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 930 km in combined cycle | 1230 km in combined cycle | |
| Audi 100 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 630'000 km | 770'000 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 100 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Used also on Audi A6 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.76 m | 4.79 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.44 m | |
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Mercedes E class is smaller, but higher. Mercedes E class is 3 cm shorter than the Audi 100, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes E class is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 390 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1310 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.2 metres less than that of the Audi 100. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`100 | 2`025 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | average | |
| Mercedes E class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi 100 has serious deffects in 85 percent more cases than Mercedes E class, so Mercedes E class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 1000 | |
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