Mercedes E class 2017 vs Audi A5 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 258 HP | 218 HP | |
| Torque: | 620 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6 seconds | 6.2 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes E class engine produces 40 HP more power than Audi A5, whereas torque is 220 NM more than Audi A5. Thanks to more power Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 4.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.7 l/100km | 7.3 l/100km | |
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The Audi A5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes E class consumes 1.5 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 225 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes E class consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 790 km in combined cycle | 1200 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km on highway | 1230 km on highway | ||
| 640 km with real consumption | 790 km with real consumption | ||
| 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) | |
| Mercedes E klase 2017 3.0 engine: The Mercedes-Benz OM642 is a 3.0-liter V6 diesel widely used in many models under the 3.0 CDI or 350 CDI designation. It is known for strong performance and good durability when maintained properly, and well-kept engines are capable of exceeding 500,000 km. At the same time, the unit has several characteristic weak ... More about Mercedes E klase 2017 3.0 engine | |||
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: | 11.6 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.1 metres more than that of the Audi A5. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`425 kg | 2`105 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`815 kg | 1`605 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 610 kg | 500 kg | |
| Mercedes E class load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 18 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: | 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 (€): | 17 000 | 19 600 | |
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