Audi A4 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes E class engine produces 16 HP less power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 30 NM less than Audi A4. Due to the lower power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
11.2
10.8
Real fuel consumption:
11.3 l/100km
10.3 l/100km
The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes E class consumes 0.4 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 60 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes E class consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4.
Fuel tank capacity:
80 litres
66 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
710 km in combined cycle
610 km in combined cycle
950 km on highway
840 km on highway
700 km with real consumption
640 km with real consumption
Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive)
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
450'000 km
480'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
10 years
5 years
Engine spread:
Used also on Mercedes SL
Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi A8
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:
1.45 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 2 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.
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.
