Audi A8 1994 vs Mercedes E class 1993
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.2 Petrol | 2.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 300 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 210 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 seconds | 10.6 seconds | |
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Audi A8 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A8 engine produces 150 HP more power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 190 NM more than Mercedes E class. Thanks to more power Audi A8 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 13.3 | 8.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 13.6 l/100km | 9.5 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A8 consumes 4.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A8 could require 660 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A8 consumes 4.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 90 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 660 km with real consumption | 730 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes E class 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: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 600'000 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 Mercedes E class engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 8 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.03 m | 4.74 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.43 m | |
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Audi A8 is larger. Audi A8 is 29 cm longer than the Mercedes E class, 14 cm wider, while the height of Audi A8 is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 525 litres | 520 litres | |
| Audi A8 has 5 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.3 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A8 is 1.1 metres more than that of the Mercedes E class, which means Audi A8 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`350 | 1`960 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Mercedes E class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A8 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Mercedes E class, so Mercedes E class quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 3400 | |
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