Mercedes E class 1989 vs Audi 100 1990
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 2.5 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Mercedes E class) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Audi 100) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| 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: | 180 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 255 NM | 265 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 10.1 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes E class engine produces 60 HP more power than Audi 100, but torque is 10 NM less than Audi 100. Thanks to more power Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.9 | 6.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.7 l/100km | 6.4 l/100km | |
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The Audi 100 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes E class consumes 5.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi 100, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes E class could require 885 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes E class consumes 5.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi 100. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 72 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 600 km in combined cycle | 1330 km in combined cycle | |
| 610 km with real consumption | 1250 km with real consumption | ||
| 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: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 630'000 km | 700'000 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 Audi 100 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 2 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. | |||
| Audi 100 1990 2.5 engine: Reliable and robust engine, keep an eye on the cooling system and the timing belt change interval. | |||
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`910 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 6600 | 1800 | |
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