Mercedes E class 1999 vs Audi A4 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 1.9 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: | 143 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 315 NM | 285 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.7 seconds | 10.1 seconds | |
| Mercedes E class engine produces 13 HP more power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Audi A4. Despite the higher power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 5.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.2 l/100km | 6.5 l/100km | |
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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 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 970 km in combined cycle | 1270 km in combined cycle | |
| 1220 km on highway | 1520 km on highway | ||
| 900 km with real consumption | 1070 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) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 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: | 9 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mercedes C klase | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Audi A6, Skoda Superb | |
| 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. | |||
| Audi A4 2003 1.9 engine: A reliable engine when using quality oils. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.82 m | 4.55 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.43 m | |
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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 litres | 445 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
520 litres | no data | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes E class has 75 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`090 | 1`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 (€): | 2000 | 1800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.3/10 | 7.2/10 | |
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