Audi S5 2016 vs Mercedes E class 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 354 HP | 333 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 480 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.7 seconds | 5.3 seconds | |
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Audi S5 is more dynamic to drive. Audi S5 engine produces 21 HP more power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Mercedes E class. Thanks to more power Audi S5 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.3 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 66 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Audi S4 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes ML, Mercedes SL, Mercedes GLE | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.69 m | 4.85 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.43 m | |
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Audi S5 is smaller. Audi S5 is 16 cm shorter than the Mercedes E class, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Audi S5 is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 465 litres | 425 litres | |
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Audi S5 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Audi S5 has 40 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes E class. The Mercedes E class may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi S5 is 0.1 metres less than that of the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`115 | 2`190 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 28 800 | 27 800 | |
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