Audi A5 2016 vs Mercedes E class 2018
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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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: | Manual | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 245 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.9 seconds | 6.2 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is a more dynamic driving. Audi A5 engine produces 55 HP less power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 100 NM less than Mercedes E class. Due to the lower power, Audi A5 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.6 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 40 litres | 50 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Audi A5) 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 | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 350'000 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: | 10 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Audi A4, Audi A6, Audi Q5, Audi Q3 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes CLS, Mercedes GLC, Mercedes GLE | |
| 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: | 4.73 m | 4.92 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.46 m | |
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Audi A5 is smaller. Audi A5 is 19 cm shorter than the Mercedes E class, width is practically the same , while the height of Audi A5 is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 540 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1470 litres | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage space. Audi A5 has 60 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`095 | 2`370 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| 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 (€): | 25 600 | 24 400 | |
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