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:
68 HP
75 HP
Torque:
127 NM
126 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
16.9 seconds
18.5 seconds
Audi 80 is more dynamic to drive. Audi 80 engine produces 7 HP less power than Mercedes E class, but torque is 1 NM more than Mercedes E class. Despite less power, Audi 80 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
5.6
6.7
Real fuel consumption:
5.8 l/100km
6.4 l/100km
The Audi 80 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi 80 consumes 1.1 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 165 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi 80 consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class.
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:
14 years
17 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Polo, Seat Toledo, Skoda Felicia
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:
4.39 m
4.74 m
Width:
1.70 m
1.74 m
Height:
1.40 m
1.43 m
Audi 80 is smaller. Audi 80 is 35 cm shorter than the Mercedes E class, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Audi 80 is 3 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
485 litres
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Turning diameter:
10.3 meters
11.2 meters
The turning circle of the Audi 80 is 0.9 metres less than that of the Mercedes E class, which means Audi 80 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
