Mercedes E class 2006 vs Audi S4 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Mercedes E class) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Audi S4) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 333 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 440 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 5.1 seconds | |
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Audi S4 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes E class engine produces 163 HP less power than Audi S4, whereas torque is 40 NM less than Audi S4. Due to the lower power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 3.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 9.7 | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes E class consumes 3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi S4, which means that by driving the Mercedes E class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 450 litres of fuel. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.82 m | 4.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.43 m | |
| Mercedes E class is 12 cm longer than the Audi S4, width is practically the same , while the height of Mercedes E class is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 540 litres | 480 litres | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes E class has 60 litres more trunk space than the Audi S4. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight: | 2`140 kg | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 4800 | 13 200 | |
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