Mercedes E class 1995 vs Audi 80 1991
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| 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: | 136 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 165 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.4 seconds | 11.8 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes E class engine produces 20 HP more power than Audi 80, whereas torque is 25 NM more than Audi 80. Thanks to more power Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 | 8.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.0 l/100km | 8.9 l/100km | |
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The Audi 80 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes E class consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi 80, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes E class could require 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes E class consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi 80. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km on highway | 1100 km on highway | ||
| 720 km with real consumption | 740 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi 80 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: | 580'000 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: | 8 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes CLK, Mercedes SLK | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi 100 | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.41 m | |
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Mercedes E class is larger. Mercedes E class is 32 cm longer than the Audi 80, 10 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes E class is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 515 litres | 430 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 710 litres | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes E class has 85 litres more trunk space than the Audi 80. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.1 metres more than that of the Audi 80. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`940 | 1`690 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | below average | |
| Mercedes E class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi 80 has serious deffects in 50 percent more cases than Mercedes E class, so Mercedes E class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 9.0/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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