Audi A4 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes E class engine produces 3 HP more power than Audi A4, but torque is 55 NM less than Audi A4. Despite the higher power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 4.8 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.6
5.3
Real fuel consumption:
7.4 l/100km
5.9 l/100km
The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes E class consumes 2.3 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 345 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes E class consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4.
Mercedes E class is larger. Mercedes E class is 28 cm longer than the Audi A4, 1 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes E class is 7 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
530 litres
390 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
885 litres
1250 litres
Mercedes E class has 140 litres more trunk space than the Audi A4. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Audi A4 (by 365 litres).
Turning diameter:
11.2 meters
11.1 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.1 metres more than that of the Audi A4.
Mercedes E class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A4 has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Mercedes E class, so Mercedes E class quality is probably better