Mercedes E class 1999 vs Audi A4 2001
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 195 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.3 seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
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Audi A4 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes E class engine produces 6 HP more power than Audi A4, but torque is 5 NM less than Audi A4. Despite the higher power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.6 | 7.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.2 l/100km | 8.8 l/100km | |
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The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes E class consumes 1.7 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 255 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes E class consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 km on highway | 1120 km on highway | ||
| 630 km with real consumption | 790 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) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 580'000 km | 420'000 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 Mercedes E class engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes CLK, Mercedes SLK | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, 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: | 4.82 m | 4.55 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.43 m | |
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Mercedes E class is larger. Mercedes E class is 27 cm longer than the Audi A4, 3 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes E class is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 520 litres | 445 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
520 litres | no data | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes E class has 75 litres more trunk space than the Audi A4. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.2 metres more than that of the Audi A4. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`010 | 1`895 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | high | |
| Audi A4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes E class has serious deffects in 50 percent more cases than Audi A4, so Audi A4 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 2000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.3/10 | 7.2/10 | |
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