Mercedes E class 1993 vs Audi A8 1994
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Petrol | 4.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 300 HP | |
| Torque: | 210 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.6 seconds | 7.3 seconds | |
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Audi A8 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes E class engine produces 150 HP less power than Audi A8, whereas torque is 190 NM less than Audi A8. Due to the lower power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 3.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.9 | 13.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.5 l/100km | 13.6 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes E class consumes 4.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A8, which means that by driving the Mercedes E class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 660 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes E class consumes 4.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A8. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 90 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| 730 km with real consumption | 660 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes E class 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) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 600'000 km | 440'000 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 | 4 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.74 m | 5.03 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.44 m | |
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Mercedes E class is smaller. Mercedes E class is 29 cm shorter than the Audi A8, 14 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes E class is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 520 litres | 525 litres | |
| Mercedes E class has 5 litres less trunk space than the Audi A8. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 12.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 1.1 metres less than that of the Audi A8, which means Mercedes E class can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`960 | 2`350 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Mercedes E class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A8 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Mercedes E class, so Mercedes E class quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3200 | 2200 | |
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