Audi 100/ 200 Avant (1985 – 1991) vs Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse T-Modell (1986 – 1993): specs compared
Both offer around 220 hp at most. The Audi 100/ 200 Avant is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.7 s against 8.0 s. It has the higher top speed: 238 km/h against 225 km/h. The Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse T-Modell uses less fuel, from 7.2 L/100 km against 10.4 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,390 kg against 1,450 kg.
| Specification |
Audi
100/ 200 Avant
1985 – 1991
|
Mercedes-Benz
E-Klasse T-Modell
1986 – 1993
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 1985 – 1991 | 1986 – 1993 |
| Body style | Avant · Estate / wagon | T-modell · Estate / wagon |
| Variants | 4 | 13 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | AWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 165 – 220 hp | 75 – 220 hp |
| Torque | 240 – 309 Nm | 126 – 310 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.7 – 8.2 s | 8.0 – 21.7 s |
| Top speed | 212 – 238 km/h | 150 – 225 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 10.4 – 11.1 L/100 km | 7.2 – 11.8 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,793 mm | 4,765 – 4,775 mm |
| Width | 1,814 mm | 1,740 mm |
| Height | 1,420 mm | 1,491 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,687 mm | 2,799 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,450 – 1,560 kg | 1,390 – 1,600 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.