Mercedes E class 2016 vs Audi A5 2016
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Mercedes E class is available only with automatic gearbox, whereas Audi A5 has both automatic and manual transmission options. | |||
| 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 - 3.0 | 2.0 - 3.0 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 - 435 HP | 190 - 252 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 - 700 NM | 320 - 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.4 - 8 seconds | 5.8 - 7.7 seconds | |
| In general, Mercedes E class are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Audi A5. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.0 - 7.3 | 4.2 - 6.0 | |
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Mercedes E class petrol engines consumes on average 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than Audi A5. On average, Mercedes E class equipped with diesel engines consume 1.2 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! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.85 m | 4.67 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.37 m | |
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Mercedes E class is larger. Mercedes E class is 18 cm longer than the Audi A5, 1 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes E class is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 425 litres | 465 litres | |
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Audi A5 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, This could mean that the Mercedes E class uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.1 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.6 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: | ~ 2`321 kg | ~ 2`000 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`726 kg | ~ 1`490 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 595 kg | ~ 510 kg | |
| Mercedes E class load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 14 procentiem more than Audi A5. Therefore, Mercedes E class is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 21 800 | 21 600 | |
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