Audi A4 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes E class and Audi A4 have the same engine power, but Mercedes E class torque is 5 NM less than Audi A4. Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
11.2
9.6
The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes E class consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes E class could require 240 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
620 km in combined cycle
720 km in combined cycle
840 km on highway
950 km on highway
Audi A4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Front wheel drive (FWD)
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
380'000 km
480'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Audi A4 engine could be longer.
Engine production duration:
10 years
4 years
Engine spread:
Used only for this car
Used also on Audi A6
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts.
Dimensions
Length:
4.84 m
4.55 m
Width:
1.80 m
1.77 m
Height:
1.50 m
1.43 m
Mercedes E class is larger. Mercedes E class is 29 cm longer than the Audi A4, 3 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes E class is 7 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
600 litres
442 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1920 litres
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Mercedes E class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes E class has 158 litres more trunk space than the Audi A4.
Turning diameter:
11.3 meters
11.1 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.2 metres more than that of the Audi A4.
Mercedes E class has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Audi A4, so Mercedes E class quality could be a bit better.
