Audi 100 1990 vs Mercedes E class 1989
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| 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: | 120 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 265 NM | 126 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 18.5 seconds | |
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Audi 100 is more dynamic to drive. Audi 100 engine produces 45 HP more power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 139 NM more than Mercedes E class. Thanks to more power Audi 100 reaches 100 km/h speed 8.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 6.4 l/100km | |
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The Audi 100 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi 100 consumes 1 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 150 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1400 km in combined cycle | 1040 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km with real consumption | 1090 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: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 700'000 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: | 2 years | 17 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. | |||
| Audi 100 1990 2.5 engine: Reliable and robust engine, keep an eye on the cooling system and the timing belt change interval. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.79 m | 4.74 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.43 m | |
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Audi 100 is larger, but slightly lower. Audi 100 is 5 cm longer than the Mercedes E class, 7 cm wider, while the height of Audi 100 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 570 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
610 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi 100 is 0.4 metres more than that of the Mercedes E class, which means Audi 100 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`870 | 1`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 3200 | |
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