Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse Cabriolet and predecessors (1992 – 1995) vs Audi 80 Avant S2 (1993 – 1995): specs compared

The Audi 80 Avant S2 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 230 hp against 223 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.1 s against 8.5 s. It has the higher top speed: 241 km/h against 235 km/h. The Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse Cabriolet and predecessors uses less fuel, from 8.0 L/100 km against 10.3 L/100 km. The Audi 80 Avant S2 is the lighter car, from 1,541 kg against 1,780 kg. At 4,656 mm, the Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse Cabriolet and predecessors is 145 mm longer than the Audi 80 Avant S2.

Specification Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse Cabriolet and predecessors Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse Cabriolet and predecessors 1992 – 1995 Audi 80 Avant S2 Audi 80 Avant S2 1993 – 1995
Overview
Origin Germany Germany
Documented years 1992 – 1995 1993 – 1995
Body style Convertible Avant · Estate / wagon
Variants 3 1
Fuel Petrol Petrol
Drive RWD AWD
Gearbox Automatic · Manual Manual
Performance
Power 220 – 223 hp 230 hp
Torque 310 – 315 Nm 350 Nm
0–100 km/h 8.5 – 9.2 s 6.1 s
Top speed 230 – 235 km/h 241 km/h
Economy
Fuel economy 8.0 – 11.5 L/100 km 10.3 L/100 km
Dimensions
Length 4,656 mm 4,511 mm
Width 1,740 mm 1,699 mm
Height 1,372 – 1,392 mm 1,389 mm
Wheelbase 2,715 mm 2,601 mm
Curb weight 1,780 kg 1,541 kg

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