Audi A7 2018 vs Mercedes E class 2016
| 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: | Automatic | 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: | 204 HP | 194 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 7.5 seconds | |
| Audi A7 engine produces 10 HP more power than Mercedes E class, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite the higher power, Audi A7 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.6 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 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 | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 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 A7 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi Q5 | 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. Mercedes E class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.97 m | 4.92 m | |
| Width: | 1.91 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.46 m | |
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Audi A7 is larger, but lower. Audi A7 is 5 cm longer than the Mercedes E class, 6 cm wider, while the height of Audi A7 is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 535 litres | 540 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1470 litres | |
| Audi A7 has 5 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.2 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A7 is 0.3 metres more than that of the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`435 | 2`375 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | high | |
| Mercedes E class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A7 has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Mercedes E class, so Mercedes E class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 43 800 | 26 400 | |
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