Audi A4 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes E class engine produces 16 HP less power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 30 NM less than Audi A4. Due to the lower power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 2.9 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
11.5
11.2
Mercedes E class consumes 0.3 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 45 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
66 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
600 km in combined cycle
580 km in combined cycle
810 km on highway
760 km on highway
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive)
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
450'000 km
480'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
10 years
5 years
Engine spread:
Used also on Mercedes SL
Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi A8
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
no data
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.
