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:
6.2 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.
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
450 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1390 litres
1470 litres
Audi A7 has 85 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes E class. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes E class (by 80 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.