Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse and predecessors (1985 – 1993) vs Audi 100/ 200 Avant (1985 – 1991): 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 Avant is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.7 s against 7.9 s. The Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse and predecessors uses less fuel, from 6.7 L/100 km against 10.4 L/100 km. At 4,793 mm, the Audi 100/ 200 Avant is 53 mm longer than the Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse and predecessors.
| Specification |
Mercedes-Benz
E-Klasse and predecessors
1985 – 1993
|
Audi
100/ 200 Avant
1985 – 1991
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 1985 – 1993 | 1985 – 1991 |
| Body style | — | Avant · Estate / wagon |
| Variants | 10 | 4 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 75 – 234 hp | 165 – 220 hp |
| Torque | 126 – 273 Nm | 240 – 309 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.9 – 19.2 s | 6.7 – 8.2 s |
| Top speed | 159 – 240 km/h | 212 – 238 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.7 – 11.1 L/100 km | 10.4 – 11.1 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,740 mm | 4,793 mm |
| Width | 1,740 mm | 1,814 mm |
| Height | 1,445 mm | 1,420 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,799 mm | 2,687 mm |
| Curb weight | — | 1,450 – 1,560 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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