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:
94 HP
82 HP
Torque:
158 NM
164 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
16.5 seconds
16.8 seconds
Mercedes E class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes E class engine produces 12 HP more power than Audi 100, but torque is 6 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):
7.1
7.5
The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes E class consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi 100, which means that by driving the Mercedes E class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
80 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
980 km in combined cycle
1060 km in combined cycle
Audi 100 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Front wheel drive (FWD)
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
630'000 km
530'000 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:
16 years
3 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
4.79 m
Width:
1.74 m
1.78 m
Height:
1.43 m
1.43 m
Mercedes E class is smaller. Mercedes E class is 5 cm shorter than the Audi 100, 4 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity:
no data
510 litres
Turning diameter:
11.2 meters
11.4 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.2 metres less than that of the Audi 100.
Mercedes E class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi 100 has serious deffects in 85 percent more cases than Mercedes E class, so Mercedes E class quality is probably significantly better
