Audi A5 2016 vs Mercedes E class 2016
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Audi A5 is available with both manual and automatic gearboxes, whereas Mercedes E class is available only with automatic gearbox. | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Audi A5 is available with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Mercedes E class can be equipped with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, Audi A5 also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs. | |||
| Engines: | 2.0 - 3.0 | 2.0 - 3.0 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 - 252 HP | 184 - 435 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 - 400 NM | 300 - 700 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.8 - 7.7 seconds | 4.4 - 8 seconds | |
| In general, Mercedes E class are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Audi A5. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.2 - 6.0 | 5.0 - 7.3 | |
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Audi A5 petrol engines consumes on average 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than Mercedes E class. On average, Audi A5 equipped with diesel engines consume 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.67 m | 4.85 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.43 m | |
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Audi A5 is smaller. Audi A5 is 18 cm shorter than the Mercedes E class, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Audi A5 is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 465 litres | 425 litres | |
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Audi A5 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, The Mercedes E class may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 12.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A5 is 0.6 metres less than that of the Mercedes E class, which means Audi A5 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 2`000 kg | ~ 2`321 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`490 kg | ~ 1`726 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 510 kg | ~ 595 kg | |
| Audi A5 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 17 procentiem less than Mercedes E class. Therefore, Mercedes E class is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 21 600 | 21 600 | |
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