Mercedes E class 2016 vs Audi A5 2016
Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 184 HP | 252 HP | |
Torque: | 300 NM | 370 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.9 seconds | 6 seconds | |
Audi A5 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes E class engine produces 68 HP less power than Audi A5, whereas torque is 70 NM less than Audi A5. Due to the lower power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 5.4 | |
Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 58 litres | |
Drive type | |||
Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
Engine production duration: | 8 years | 9 years | |
Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes A klase, Mercedes B klase | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Audi A4, Audi A6, Audi Q7, Volkswagen Touareg | |
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes E class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.92 m | 4.73 m | |
Width: | 1.85 m | 1.84 m | |
Height: | 1.46 m | 1.39 m | |
Mercedes E class is larger. Mercedes E class is 19 cm longer than the Audi A5, width is practically the same , while the height of Mercedes E class is 8 cm higher. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 540 litres | 480 litres | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1470 litres | no data | |
Mercedes E class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes E class has 60 litres more trunk space than the Audi A5. | |||
Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 11.7 meters | |
The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.2 metres more than that of the Audi A5. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 2`305 | 2`105 | |
Safety: | no data | no data | |
Quality: | high | above average | |
Mercedes E class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A5 has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Mercedes E class, so Mercedes E class quality is probably significantly better | |||
Average price (€): | 30 400 | 27 800 | |
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