Mercedes E class 2016 vs Audi A5 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 194 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.4 seconds | 7.2 seconds | |
| Mercedes E class engine produces 4 HP more power than Audi A5, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite the higher power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 4.4 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 58 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Audi A5 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes CLS, Mercedes GLC, Mercedes GLE | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Audi A4, Audi A6, Audi Q5, Audi Q3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Audi A5 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.85 m | 4.67 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.37 m | |
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Mercedes E class is larger. Mercedes E class is 18 cm longer than the Audi A5, 1 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes E class is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 425 litres | 465 litres | |
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Audi A5 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mercedes E class has 40 litres less trunk space than the Audi A5. This could mean that the Mercedes E class uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.1 metres less than that of the Audi A5. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`300 | 2`080 | |
| 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 (€): | 27 000 | 32 400 | |
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