Mercedes E class 1999 vs Audi A4 2002
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.7 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: | 170 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 370 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
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Audi A4 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes E class engine produces 10 HP less power than Audi A4, but torque is 30 NM more than Audi A4. Due to the lower power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.3 | 8.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.8 l/100km | 8.4 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes E class consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4, which means that by driving the Mercedes E class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 210 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes E class consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 950 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 1180 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
| 890 km with real consumption | 780 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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Audi A4 2001: The vehicle features full-time Quattro IV all-wheel drive with Torsen center differential and electronic traction control that operates at speeds up to 40 km/h and applies brakes to spinning wheels, with the effect of locking the front and rear differential. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 330'000 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: | 8 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes G klase | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi A8 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes E class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.84 m | 4.55 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.43 m | |
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Mercedes E class is larger. Mercedes E class is 29 cm longer than the Audi A4, 3 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes E class is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 600 litres | 442 litres | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes E class has 158 litres more trunk space than the Audi A4. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.2 metres more than that of the Audi A4. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`100 | 2`230 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Mercedes E class has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Audi A4, so Mercedes E class quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 1800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.3/10 | 7.2/10 | |
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