Mercedes E class 2018 vs Audi A5 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Mercedes E class) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Audi A5) 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: | 435 HP | 218 HP | |
| Torque: | 520 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.4 seconds | 6.2 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 1.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 4.8 | |
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The Audi A5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes E class consumes 2.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A5, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes E class could require 360 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 1200 km in combined cycle | |
| 1110 km on highway | 1230 km on highway | ||
| Audi A5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
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, Mercedes E class has 40 litres less trunk space than the Audi A5. 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 (kg): | 2`425 | 2`105 | |
| 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 (€): | 21 800 | 21 800 | |
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