Audi A7 2010 vs Mercedes E class 2009
| 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 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 300 HP | 231 HP | |
| Torque: | 440 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.6 seconds | 7.5 seconds | |
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Audi A7 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A7 engine produces 69 HP more power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 140 NM more than Mercedes E class. Thanks to more power Audi A7 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.2 | 9.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 12.3 l/100km | 11.0 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Audi A7 consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class, which means that by driving the Audi A7 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 165 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Audi A7 consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 790 km in combined cycle | 860 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 1140 km on highway | ||
| 520 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 360'000 km | 420'000 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 Mercedes E class engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 2 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Audi A6 | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes CLK, Mercedes SLK | |
| 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. | |||
| Audi A7 2010 3.0 engine: The primary issue with all engines in this series is excessive oil consumption. This is often caused by scoring in the cylinders due to catalytic converter debris entering the combustion chambers.
Another ... More about Audi A7 2010 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.97 m | no data | |
| Width: | 1.91 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | no data | |
| Trunk capacity: | 535 litres | 540 litres | |
| Audi A7 has 5 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 11.3 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): | no data | 2`260 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Audi A7 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes E class has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Audi A7, so Audi A7 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 15 800 | 10 200 | |
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