Audi 100/ 200 (1984 – 1991) vs Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse and predecessors (1985 – 1993): specs compared
The Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse and predecessors is the more powerful of the two, with up to 234 hp against 220 hp. The Audi 100/ 200 is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.6 s against 7.9 s. The Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse and predecessors uses less fuel, from 6.7 L/100 km against 9.0 L/100 km. At 4,811 mm, the Audi 100/ 200 is 71 mm longer than the Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse and predecessors.
| Specification |
Audi
100/ 200
1984 – 1991
|
Mercedes-Benz
E-Klasse and predecessors
1985 – 1993
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 1984 – 1991 | 1985 – 1993 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 11 | 10 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD · AWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 136 – 220 hp | 75 – 234 hp |
| Torque | 180 – 309 Nm | 126 – 273 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.6 – 15.0 s | 7.9 – 19.2 s |
| Top speed | 195 – 241 km/h | 159 – 240 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 9.0 – 10.9 L/100 km | 6.7 – 11.1 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,785 – 4,811 mm | 4,740 mm |
| Width | 1,811 mm | 1,740 mm |
| Height | 1,420 mm | 1,445 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,690 mm | 2,799 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,260 – 1,520 kg | — |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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