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:
126 HP
90 HP
Torque:
231 NM
202 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
12.3 seconds
13.6 seconds
Mercedes E class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes E class engine produces 36 HP more power than Audi 80, whereas torque is 29 NM more than Audi 80. Thanks to more power Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.5
5.3
The Audi 80 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes E class consumes 2.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi 80, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes E class could require 330 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
66 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
930 km in combined cycle
1240 km in combined cycle
Audi 80 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Front wheel drive (FWD)
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
560'000 km
630'000 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 80 engine could be longer.
Engine production duration:
16 years
6 years
Engine spread:
Used only for this car
Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Audi A4, Audi A6, Volkswagen Vento, Seat Alhambra
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts.
Dimensions
Length:
4.74 m
4.48 m
Width:
1.74 m
1.70 m
Height:
1.43 m
1.41 m
Mercedes E class is larger. Mercedes E class is 26 cm longer than the Audi 80, 4 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes E class is 2 cm higher.
Mercedes E class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi 80 has serious deffects in 50 percent more cases than Mercedes E class, so Mercedes E class quality is probably significantly better
