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:
170 HP
155 HP
Torque:
400 NM
310 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
9.3 seconds
9.4 seconds
Mercedes E class engine produces 15 HP more power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 90 NM more than Audi A4. Thanks to more power Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.2
6.8
The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes E class consumes 0.4 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 60 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
65 litres
66 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
900 km in combined cycle
970 km in combined cycle
1140 km on highway
1200 km on highway
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:
480'000 km
370'000 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
2 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes G klase
Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A6, Skoda Superb
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:
4.82 m
4.55 m
Width:
1.80 m
1.77 m
Height:
1.44 m
1.43 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 litres
445 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
520 litres
no 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 meters
11.1 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.2 metres more than that of the Audi A4.
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.
