Mercedes E class 2013 vs Audi A4 2011
Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 211 HP | 211 HP | |
Torque: | 350 NM | 350 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.4 seconds | 6.9 seconds | |
Mercedes E class and Audi A4 have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 6.0 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 9.2 l/100km | 8.9 l/100km | |
The Audi A4 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Mercedes E class consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4, which means that by driving the Mercedes E class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes E class consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4. | |||
Drive type | |||
Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Front-wheel drive cars (Audi A4) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Mercedes E class) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
Engine production duration: | 8 years | 5 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 2 other car models, including Audi A5, Audi Q5 | |
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: | 4.88 m | 4.70 m | |
Width: | 1.85 m | 1.83 m | |
Height: | 1.47 m | 1.43 m | |
Mercedes E class is larger. Mercedes E class is 18 cm longer than the Audi A4, 3 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes E class is 5 cm higher. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 540 litres | 480 litres | |
Mercedes E class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes E class has 60 litres more trunk space than the Audi A4. | |||
Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11.4 meters | |
The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.2 metres less than that of the Audi A4. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 2`245 | no data | |
Safety: | no data | ||
Quality: | average | above average | |
Audi A4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes E class has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Audi A4, so Audi A4 quality is probably better | |||
Average price (€): | 16 200 | 9400 | |
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