Audi A8 1997 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: | 150 HP | 126 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 NM | 231 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 12.3 seconds | |
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Audi A8 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A8 engine produces 24 HP more power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 79 NM more than Mercedes E class. Thanks to more power Audi A8 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.3 | 7.5 | |
| Audi A8 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class, which means that by driving the Audi A8 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 90 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1230 km in combined cycle | 930 km in combined cycle | |
| 1600 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| Audi A8 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| 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: | 350'000 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 Mercedes E class engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 2 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi A4 | 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.03 m | 4.74 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.43 m | |
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Audi A8 is larger. Audi A8 is 29 cm longer than the Mercedes E class, 14 cm wider, while the height of Audi A8 is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 525 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 12.3 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A8 is 1.1 metres more than that of the Mercedes E class, which means Audi A8 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`195 | 2`030 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | high | |
| 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 (€): | 2000 | 2400 | |
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