Audi A7 2021 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 Hybrid | 2.0 Hybrid | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 265 HP | 211 HP | |
| Torque: | 370 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.3 seconds | 6.2 seconds | |
| Audi A7 engine produces 54 HP more power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Mercedes E class. Despite the higher power, Audi A7 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 1.6 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 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) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
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: | 380 litres | 450 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1235 litres | 1470 litres | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Audi A7 has 70 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes E class. This could mean that the Audi A7 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes E class (by 235 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 (kg): | 2`650 | 2`565 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 32 800 | 24 000 | |
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