Audi S4 2008 vs Mercedes E class 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 2.1 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Audi S4) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Mercedes E class) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 333 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 440 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.1 seconds | 7.2 seconds | |
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Audi S4 is more dynamic to drive. Audi S4 engine produces 129 HP more power than Mercedes E class, but torque is 60 NM less than Mercedes E class. Thanks to more power Audi S4 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.7 | 6.2 | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi S4 consumes 3.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi S4 could require 525 litres more fuel. | |||
| 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) | |
| Mercedes E klase 2009 2.1 engine: The engine has a long service life if it is serviced on time and has reasonable fuel consumption. The most common problems are caused by the engine chain tensioner and the fuel delivery system. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.70 m | 4.87 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.47 m | |
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Audi S4 is smaller. Audi S4 is 17 cm shorter than the Mercedes E class, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Audi S4 is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 540 litres | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage space. Audi S4 has 60 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.3 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`390 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 13 200 | 8800 | |
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