Audi A4 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes E class engine produces 6 HP more power than Audi A4, but torque is 5 NM less than Audi A4. Despite the higher power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
9.3
7.9
The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes E class consumes 1.4 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 210 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
65 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
690 km in combined cycle
880 km in combined cycle
920 km on highway
1180 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:
580'000 km
420'000 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 Mercedes E class engine could be longer.
Engine production duration:
8 years
8 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes CLK, Mercedes SLK
Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, 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:
4.82 m
4.55 m
Width:
1.80 m
1.77 m
Height:
1.44 m
1.43 m
Mercedes E class is larger. Mercedes E class is 27 cm longer than the Audi A4, 3 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes E class is 1 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
520 litres
445 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
520 litres
no data
Mercedes E class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes E class has 75 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.
Audi A4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes E class has serious deffects in 50 percent more cases than Audi A4, so Audi A4 quality is probably significantly better