Mercedes E class 2018 vs Audi A5 2016
| 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: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 435 HP | 218 HP | |
| Torque: | 520 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.5 seconds | 6.4 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes E class engine produces 217 HP more power than Audi A5, whereas torque is 120 NM more than Audi A5. Thanks to more power Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 4.8 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 58 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.94 m | 4.73 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.39 m | |
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Mercedes E class is larger. Mercedes E class is 21 cm longer than the Audi A5, width is practically the same , 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 |
1470 litres | no data | |
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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`495 | 2`220 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Mercedes E class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A5 has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Mercedes E class, so Mercedes E class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 27 400 | 27 400 | |
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