Mercedes E class 2016 vs Audi A5 2016
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| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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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: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Mercedes E class is available with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Audi A5 can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, Mercedes E class also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs. | |||
| Engines: | 2.0 - 4.0 (petrol, diesel, hybrid) | 2.0 - 3.0 (petrol, diesel) | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 - 612 HP | 190 - 252 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 - 850 NM | 370 - 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 3.4 - 8.4 seconds | 6 - 7.9 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 1.7 - 4.8 | 4.4 - 5.4 | |
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On average, Mercedes E class equipped with diesel engines consume 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A5. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.93 m | 4.73 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.39 m | |
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Mercedes E class is larger. Mercedes E class is 20 cm longer than the Audi A5, 1 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes E class is 8 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 540 litres | 480 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes E class has 60 litres more trunk space than the Audi A5. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.5 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.8 metres more than that of the Audi A5, which means Mercedes E class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 2`407 | ~ 2`127 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 30 200 | 27 800 | |
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