Audi A7 2018 vs Mercedes E class 2018
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 340 HP | 435 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 520 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.3 seconds | 4.5 seconds | |
|
Mercedes E class is a more dynamic driving. Audi A7 engine produces 95 HP less power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Mercedes E class. Due to the lower power, Audi A7 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 66 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: | 360'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi A8, Audi Q8 | Used also on Mercedes CLS | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Audi A7 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.97 m | 4.94 m | |
| Width: | 1.91 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.46 m | |
|
Audi A7 is larger, but lower. Audi A7 is 3 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: | no data | 12.5 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`470 | 2`495 | |
| 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 | 26 600 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Audi A7 has
|
Mercedes E klase has
| |