Mercedes E class 1993 vs Audi A8 1997
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 2.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| 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 | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 231 NM | 310 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.3 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Audi A8 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes E class engine produces 24 HP less power than Audi A8, whereas torque is 79 NM less than Audi A8. Due to the lower power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 7.3 | |
| Mercedes E class consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A8, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes E class could require 30 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 90 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 930 km in combined cycle | 1230 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 1600 km on highway | ||
| Audi A8 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Audi A8) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Mercedes E class) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 350'000 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: | 16 years | 2 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi A4 | |
| 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 | 5.03 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.44 m | |
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Mercedes E class is smaller. Mercedes E class is 29 cm shorter than the Audi A8, 14 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes E class is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 525 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 12.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 1.1 metres less than that of the Audi A8, which means Mercedes E class can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`030 | 2`195 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | low | |
| Mercedes E class has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Audi A8, so Mercedes E class quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 1800 | |
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