Mercedes E class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes E class engine produces 43 HP more power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 65 NM more than Audi A4. Thanks to more power Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.2
5.4
Real fuel consumption:
6.6 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 0.8 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 120 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes E class consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4.
Fuel tank capacity:
65 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1040 km in combined cycle
1290 km in combined cycle
1350 km on highway
1550 km on highway
980 km with real consumption
1180 km with real consumption
Audi A4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Front wheel drive (FWD)
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
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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.
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.