Audi A5 2016 vs Mercedes E class 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 249 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 370 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.8 seconds | 8 seconds | |
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Audi A5 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A5 engine produces 65 HP more power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 70 NM more than Mercedes E class. Thanks to more power Audi A5 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 50 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Audi A4, Audi A6, Audi Q7, Volkswagen Touareg | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes A klase, Mercedes B klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Mercedes E klase 2017 2.0 engine: This engine is economical for its power output but has several notable weaknesses. Problems with variable valve timing regulators (phasors) are common, often requiring attention due to malfunctions. The timing ... More about Mercedes E klase 2017 2.0 engine | |||
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 | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A5 is 0.1 metres less than that of the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`000 kg | 2`270 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`530 kg | 1`660 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 470 kg | 610 kg | |
| Audi A5 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 30 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 | 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 (€): | 21 600 | 22 600 | |
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