Audi A5 2016 vs Mercedes E class 2017
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 299 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.2 seconds | 5.9 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is a more dynamic driving. Audi A5 engine produces 109 HP less power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 80 NM less than Mercedes E class. Due to the lower power, Audi A5 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 66 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. | |||
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, Audi A5 has 40 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes E class. 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 | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`900 | 2`250 | |
| 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 (€): | 21 800 | 21 800 | |
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