Mercedes E class 1999 vs Audi A4 2002
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.2 Diesel | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 197 HP | 220 HP | |
| Torque: | 470 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.8 seconds | 7.1 seconds | |
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Audi A4 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes E class engine produces 23 HP less power than Audi A4, but torque is 170 NM more than Audi A4. Due to the lower power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 | 9.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.7 l/100km | 10.8 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 1.7 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 255 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes E class consumes 2.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 1180 km on highway | 970 km on highway | ||
| 800 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 480'000 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: | 4 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mercedes S 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. Audi A4 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 | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1975 litres | no data | |
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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`320 | 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 (€): | 2000 | 1800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.3/10 | 7.2/10 | |
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