Mercedes E class 1989 vs Audi 100 1988
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 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: | 75 HP | 69 HP | |
| Torque: | 126 NM | 123 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 21.7 seconds | 17 seconds | |
| Mercedes E class engine produces 6 HP more power than Audi 100, whereas torque is 3 NM more than Audi 100. Despite the higher power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 4.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 7.3 | |
| Mercedes E class consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi 100, which means that by driving the Mercedes E class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 72 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 1090 km in combined cycle | |
| Audi 100 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 630'000 km | 420'000 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: | 17 years | 10 years | |
| 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Mercedes E class engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.76 m | 4.79 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.42 m | |
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Mercedes E class is smaller, but higher. Mercedes E class is 3 cm shorter than the Audi 100, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes E class is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 644 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1920 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.4 metres less than that of the Audi 100, which means Mercedes E class can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`500 | 1`840 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 6600 | 1800 | |
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