Comparison Mercedes-Benz E-class (W124) E 280 (193 Hp) & Audi A4 Avant (B5, Typ 8D, facelift 1999) 1.8 20V Turbo (150 Hp) Tiptronic & Audi A4 Avant (B8 8K) 3.2 FSI V6 (265 Hp) Multitronic
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| Brand: | Mercedes-Benz | Audi | Audi |
| Model: | E-class | A4 | A4 |
| Generation: | E-class (W124) | A4 Avant (B5, Typ 8D, facelift 1999) | A4 Avant (B8 8K) |
| Engine / modification: | E 280 (193 Hp) | 1.8 20V Turbo (150 Hp) Tiptronic | 3.2 FSI V6 (265 Hp) Multitronic |
| Production start: | 1993 year | 1999 year | 2009 year |
| Production end: | 1995 year | 2001 year | 2011 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Combi | Combi |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 14.5 l/100 km | 13.3 l/100 km | 11.4 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 11 l/100 km | 6.9 l/100 km | 6.7 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 12.5 l/100 km | 9.3 l/100 km | 8.4 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.32 | 0.325 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 70 l | 62 l | 64 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 4 | ||
| CO2 emissions: | 199 g/km | ||
| Power: | 193 hp | 150 hp | 265 hp |
| Max power in: | 5500 rpm. | 5700 rpm. | 6500 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 230 km/h | 210 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 9.1 sec | 9.8 sec | 6.6 sec |
| Torque: | 270 Nm @ 3750 rpm. | 210 Nm/1750-4600 rpm. | 330 Nm @ 3000-5000 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | CALA | ||
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 2799 cm3 | 1781 cm3 | 3197 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 6.2 l | ||
| Coolant: | 9.0 l | ||
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Multi-point injection | Direct injection |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbocharging | ||
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline | V engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | DOHC | DOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 4 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 5 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 10 | 9.5 | 12.5 |
| Piston Stroke: | 73.5 mm | 86.4 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 89.9 mm | 81 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Front wheel drive | Front wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5 | 5 Tiptronic | Multitronic |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | ||
| Length: | 4740 mm | 4479 mm | 4703 mm |
| Width: | 1740 mm | 1733 mm | 1826 mm |
| Height: | 1431 mm | 1417 mm | 1436 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2800 mm | 2622 mm | 2808 mm |
| Front track: | 1501 mm | 1498 mm | 1564 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1491 mm | 1479 mm | 1551 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 520 l | 390 l | 490 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1250 l | 1430 l | |
| Front suspension: | Wishbone | Wishbone | Independent multi-link |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | Suspension with traction connecting levers | Independent, spring multi-link with stabilizer |
| Max weight: | 2050 kg | 1895 kg | 2160 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Disc | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1570 kg | 1345 kg | 1590 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Max. roof load: | 90 kg | ||
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%): | 1800 kg | ||
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.1 m | 11.5 m | |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1700 kg | ||
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg | ||
| Permitted towbar download: | 80 kg | ||
| Tire size: | 195/65 R15 | 195/65 R15 | 225/55 R16 |
| Wheel rims size: | R15 | 7.5J x R16 |