Mercedes E class 1999 vs Audi A4 2001

	Mercedes E class 1999 - 2002	Audi A4 2001 - 2004
Gearbox:	Automatic	Manual
Engine:	2.8 Petrol	3.0 Petrol
Camshaft drive:	Double-row timing chain	Timing chain and belt
Performance
Power:	204 HP	220 HP
Torque:	270 NM	300 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:	10.2 seconds	7.3 seconds
	Audi A4 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes E class engine produces 16 HP less power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 30 NM less than Audi A4. Due to the lower power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 2.9 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):	11.5	11.2
	Mercedes E class consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes E class could require 45 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:	70 litres	66 litres
Full fuel tank distance:	600 km in combined cycle	580 km in combined cycle
	810 km on highway	760 km on highway
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.

Drive type
Wheel drive type:	All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)	4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive)
Engines
Average engine lifespan:	450'000 km	480'000 km
	Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:	10 years	5 years
Engine spread:	Used also on Mercedes SL	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.
Dimensions
Length:	4.84 m	4.55 m
Width:	1.80 m	1.77 m
Height:	1.50 m	1.43 m
	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
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down	1920 litres	no data
	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`250	2`030

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 (€):	1600	1600
Rating in user reviews:	8.3/10	7.2/10
Pros and Cons:	Mercedes E klase has roomier boot higher ratings in user reviews lower price	Audi A4 has more power more dynamic longer expected engine lifespan
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Mercedes E class 1999 vs Audi A4 2001

Performance

Fuel consumption

Drive type

Engines

Dimensions