Audi 80 1992 vs Mercedes E class 1993
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.5 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: | 90 HP | 113 HP | |
| Torque: | 202 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14 seconds | 16.3 seconds | |
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Audi 80 is more dynamic to drive. Audi 80 engine produces 23 HP less power than Mercedes E class, but torque is 32 NM more than Mercedes E class. Despite less power, Audi 80 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 7.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.7 l/100km | 7.4 l/100km | |
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The Audi 80 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi 80 consumes 2.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class, which means that by driving the Audi 80 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 315 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi 80 consumes 1.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 72 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1200 km in combined cycle | 940 km in combined cycle | |
| 1600 km on highway | 1240 km on highway | ||
| 1150 km with real consumption | 970 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi 80 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: | 630'000 km | 560'000 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 80 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Audi A6, Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Vento, Seat Alhambra | 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. Audi 80 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Audi 80 1992 1.9 engine: This engine stands out for its durability and generally remains trouble-free until it has been used extensively over many years. Despite its robust construction, the wear and tear from prolonged use, ... More about Audi 80 1992 1.9 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.48 m | 4.76 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.49 m | |
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Audi 80 is smaller. Audi 80 is 28 cm shorter than the Mercedes E class, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Audi 80 is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 370 litres | 530 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1200 litres | 885 litres | |
| Audi 80 has 160 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes E class. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Audi 80 (by 315 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`860 | 2`190 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Mercedes E class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi 80 has serious deffects in 50 percent more cases than Mercedes E class, so Mercedes E class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 2600 | |
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