Mercedes E class 1989 vs Audi 100 1991
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 2.5 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: | 94 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 158 NM | 265 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 16.5 seconds | 11.1 seconds | |
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Audi 100 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes E class engine produces 21 HP less power than Audi 100, whereas torque is 107 NM less than Audi 100. Due to the lower power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 5.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 6.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 6.7 l/100km | |
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The Audi 100 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes E class consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi 100, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes E class could require 120 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes E class consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi 100. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 1260 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km with real consumption | 1190 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi 100 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: | 630'000 km | 770'000 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 Audi 100 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Used also on Audi A6 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Audi 100 1991 2.5 engine: Very reliable engine if not overheated. Occasionally, the high pressure fuel pump can cause problems. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.74 m | 4.79 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.43 m | |
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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. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`500 | 1`975 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | average | |
| 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 | |||
| Average price (€): | 3200 | 1400 | |
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