Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors.
Performance
Power:
115 HP
94 HP
Torque:
265 NM
158 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
11.1 seconds
16.5 seconds
Audi 100 is more dynamic to drive. Audi 100 engine produces 21 HP more power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 107 NM more than Mercedes E class. Thanks to more power Audi 100 reaches 100 km/h speed 5.4 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.3
7.1
Real fuel consumption:
6.7 l/100km
6.9 l/100km
The Audi 100 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi 100 consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class, which means that by driving the Audi 100 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi 100 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class.
Fuel tank capacity:
80 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1260 km in combined cycle
980 km in combined cycle
1190 km with real consumption
1010 km with real consumption
Audi 100 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
Front wheel drive (FWD)
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
770'000 km
630'000 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:
6 years
16 years
Engine spread:
Used also on Audi A6
Used only for this car
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts.
Dimensions
Length:
4.79 m
4.74 m
Width:
1.78 m
1.74 m
Height:
1.43 m
1.43 m
Audi 100 is larger. Audi 100 is 5 cm longer than the Mercedes E class, 4 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity:
510 litres
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Turning diameter:
11.4 meters
11.2 meters
The turning circle of the Audi 100 is 0.2 metres more than that of the Mercedes E class.
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
