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: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 231 HP | 258 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 620 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.5 seconds | 5.9 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is a more dynamic driving. Audi A7 engine produces 27 HP less power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 120 NM less than Mercedes E class. Due to the lower power, Audi A7 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 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) | |
| Mercedes E klase 2016 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 2016 3.0 engine | |||
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, if possible |
no data | 1470 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 12.2 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A7 is 0.6 metres more than that of the Mercedes E class, which means Audi A7 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`535 kg | no data | |
| 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 (€): | 33 400 | 22 400 | |
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