Mercedes E class 1999 vs Audi A4 2001

 
Mercedes E class
1999 - 2002
Audi A4
2001 - 2004
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 3.2 Petrol3.0 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain and belt

Performance

Power: 224 HP220 HP
Torque: 315 NM300 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 7.9 seconds6.9 seconds
Mercedes E class engine produces 4 HP more power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 15 NM more than Audi A4. Despite the higher power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 10.39.4
Real fuel consumption: 10.0 l/100km10.3 l/100km
By specification Mercedes E class consumes 0.9 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 135 litres more fuel.
But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes E class consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4.
Fuel tank capacity: 80 litres70 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 770 km in combined cycle740 km in combined cycle
1050 km on highway1000 km on highway
800 km with real consumption670 km with real consumption

Drive type

Wheel drive type: Rear wheel drive (RWD)Front wheel drive (FWD)

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 480'000 km480'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration: 10 years5 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes ML, Chrysler CrossfireInstalled on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi A8
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 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`1602`010
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 (€): 22002000
Rating in user reviews: 8.3/10 7.2/10
Pros and Cons: Mercedes E klase has
  • roomier boot
  • higher ratings in user reviews
Audi A4 has
  • more dynamic
  • lower price
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