Mercedes E class 2013 vs Audi A4 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
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Audi A4 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes E class engine produces 4 HP more power than Audi A4, but torque is 50 NM less than Audi A4. Despite the higher power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | 8.5 | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes E class consumes 2.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4, which means that by driving the Mercedes E class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 360 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 960 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 1180 km on highway | 910 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Audi A4) 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes A klase, Mercedes B klase | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A5, Audi Q5 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes E class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.88 m | 4.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.43 m | |
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Mercedes E class is larger. Mercedes E class is 18 cm longer than the Audi A4, 3 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes E class is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 540 litres | no data | |
| 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 A4. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`180 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Audi A4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes E class has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Audi A4, so Audi A4 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 16 400 | 9400 | |
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