Audi Coupe 1989 vs Mercedes E class 1989
| Body: | Coupe | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 2.3 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 132 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 198 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 10.6 seconds | |
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Audi Coupe is more dynamic to drive. Audi Coupe engine produces 4 HP more power than Mercedes E class, but torque is 8 NM less than Mercedes E class. Thanks to more power Audi Coupe reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.8 | 9.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.9 l/100km | 9.3 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Audi Coupe consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class, which means that by driving the Audi Coupe over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Audi Coupe consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 790 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 700 km with real consumption | 750 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Audi Coupe) 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.37 m | 4.74 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.43 m | |
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Audi Coupe is smaller. Audi Coupe is 37 cm shorter than the Mercedes E class, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Audi Coupe is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 296 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi Coupe is 0.1 metres less than that of the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`630 | 1`860 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 4000 | 2800 | |
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