Mercedes E class 1999 vs Audi A4 2001

 
Mercedes E class
1999 - 2002
Audi A4
2001 - 2004
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 2.1 Diesel1.9 Diesel

Performance

Power: 143 HP100 HP
Torque: 315 NM250 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 10.4 seconds12.1 seconds
Mercedes E class is more dynamic to drive.
Mercedes E class engine produces 43 HP more power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 65 NM more than Audi A4. Thanks to more power Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 6.25.4
Real fuel consumption: 6.6 l/100km5.9 l/100km
The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
By specification Mercedes E class consumes 0.8 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 120 litres more fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes E class consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4.
Fuel tank capacity: 65 litres70 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 1040 km in combined cycle1290 km in combined cycle
1350 km on highway1550 km on highway
980 km with real consumption1180 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)

Dimensions

Length: 4.82 m4.55 m
Width: 1.80 m1.77 m
Height: 1.44 m1.43 m
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 litres445 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
520 litresno data
Mercedes E class has more luggage capacity.
Mercedes E class has 75 litres more trunk space than the Audi A4.
Turning diameter: 11.3 meters11.1 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.2 metres more than that of the Audi A4.
Gross weight (kg): 2`0901`925
Safety: no data
Quality:
above average

above average
Mercedes E class has slightly fewer faults.
Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Audi A4, so Mercedes E class quality could be a bit better.
Average price (€): 24002000
Rating in user reviews: 8.3/10 7.2/10
Pros and Cons: Mercedes E klase has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • roomier boot
  • higher ratings in user reviews
Audi A4 has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • lower price
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