Mercedes E class engine produces 7 HP more power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 120 NM more than Audi A4. Despite the higher power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.0
5.7
Real fuel consumption:
8.5 l/100km
8.0 l/100km
The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification 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. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes E class consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4.
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Engines
Engine production duration:
19 years
5 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes S klase
Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi A5, Audi A7
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes E class might be a better choice in this respect.
Dimensions
Length:
4.88 m
4.70 m
Width:
1.85 m
1.83 m
Height:
1.47 m
1.43 m
Mercedes E class is larger. Mercedes E class is 18 cm longer than the Audi A4, 3 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes E class is 5 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
540 litres
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Turning diameter:
11.2 meters
11.4 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.2 metres less than that of the Audi A4.
Audi A4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes E class has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Audi A4, so Audi A4 quality is probably better
