Mercedes E class 1999 vs Audi A4 2003

 
Mercedes E class
1999 - 2002
Audi A4
2003 - 2004
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 2.1 Diesel1.9 Diesel

Performance

Power: 115 HP130 HP
Torque: 250 NM285 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 12.5 seconds10.1 seconds
Audi A4 is a more dynamic driving.
Mercedes E class engine produces 15 HP less power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 35 NM less than Audi A4. Due to the lower power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 6.75.5
Real fuel consumption: 7.2 l/100km6.5 l/100km
The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
By specification Mercedes E class consumes 1.2 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 180 litres more fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes E class consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4.
Fuel tank capacity: 65 litres70 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 970 km in combined cycle1270 km in combined cycle
1220 km on highway1520 km on highway
900 km with real consumption1070 km with real consumption
Audi A4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

Drive type

Wheel drive type: Rear wheel drive (RWD)Front wheel drive (FWD)

Dimensions

Length: 4.82 m4.55 m
Width: 1.80 m1.77 m
Height: 1.44 m1.43 m
Mercedes E class is larger.
Mercedes E class is 27 cm longer than the Audi A4, 3 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes E class is 1 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 520 litres445 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
520 litresno data
Mercedes E class has more luggage capacity.
Mercedes E class has 75 litres more trunk space than the Audi A4.
Turning diameter: 11.3 meters11.1 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.2 metres more than that of the Audi A4.
Gross weight (kg): 2`0901`980
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 (€): 22002000
Rating in user reviews: 8.3/10 7.2/10
Pros and Cons: Mercedes E klase has
  • roomier boot
  • higher ratings in user reviews
Audi A4 has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • lower fuel consumption
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • lower price
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