Audi 100 1991 vs Mercedes E class 1993
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 2.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 113 HP | |
| Torque: | 265 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.6 seconds | 16.3 seconds | |
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Audi 100 is more dynamic to drive. Audi 100 engine produces 2 HP more power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 95 NM more than Mercedes E class. Thanks to more power Audi 100 reaches 100 km/h speed 4.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | 7.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 7.4 l/100km | |
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The Audi 100 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi 100 consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class, which means that by driving the Audi 100 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 165 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi 100 consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 72 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1230 km in combined cycle | 940 km in combined cycle | |
| 1660 km on highway | 1240 km on highway | ||
| 1190 km with real consumption | 970 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi 100 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 770'000 km | 560'000 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 100 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Audi A6 | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Audi 100 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.79 m | 4.76 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.49 m | |
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Audi 100 is larger, but lower. Audi 100 is 3 cm longer than the Mercedes E class, 4 cm wider, while the height of Audi 100 is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 390 litres | 530 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1310 litres | 885 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Audi 100 has 140 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes E class. This could mean that the Audi 100 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Audi 100 (by 425 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi 100 is 0.2 metres more than that of the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`025 | 2`190 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | high | |
| Mercedes E class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi 100 has serious deffects in 85 percent more cases than Mercedes E class, so Mercedes E class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 3200 | |
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