Mercedes E class 2013 vs Audi A4 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 2.0 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: | 136 HP | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 360 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 9.1 seconds | |
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Audi A4 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes E class engine produces 7 HP less power than Audi A4, but torque is 40 NM more than Audi A4. Due to the lower power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 4.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 7.1 l/100km | |
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By specification Mercedes E class consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes E class could require 15 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes E class consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1200 km in combined cycle | 1310 km in combined cycle | |
| 1400 km on highway | 1430 km on highway | ||
| 850 km with real consumption | 880 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A4 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 | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 480'000 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 A4 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes A klase, Mercedes Vito | Used also on Seat Exeo | |
| 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 | 480 litres | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes E class has 60 litres more trunk space than the Audi A4. | |||
| 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`300 | 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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