Audi A5 2016 vs Mercedes E class 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 218 HP | 258 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 620 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.2 seconds | 6 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is a more dynamic driving. Audi A5 engine produces 40 HP less power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 220 NM less than Mercedes E class. Due to the lower power, Audi A5 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.8 | 6.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.3 l/100km | 7.7 l/100km | |
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The Audi A5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A5 consumes 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class, which means that by driving the Audi A5 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 225 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A5 consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1200 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 1230 km on highway | 940 km on highway | ||
| 790 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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) | |
| Mercedes E klase 2017 3.0 engine: The Mercedes-Benz OM642 is a 3.0-liter V6 diesel widely used in many models under the 3.0 CDI or 350 CDI designation. It is known for strong performance and good durability when maintained properly, and well-kept engines are capable of exceeding 500,000 km. At the same time, the unit has several characteristic weak ... More about Mercedes E klase 2017 3.0 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`105 kg | 2`425 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`605 kg | 1`815 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 500 kg | 610 kg | |
| Audi A5 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 22 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 (€): | 19 400 | 16 200 | |
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