Mercedes E class engine produces 4 HP more power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 15 NM more than Audi A4. Despite the higher power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
10.3
9.4
Real fuel consumption:
10.5 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 0.9 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 135 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes E class consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4.
Fuel tank capacity:
80 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
770 km in combined cycle
740 km in combined cycle
1050 km on highway
1000 km on highway
760 km with real consumption
670 km with real consumption
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Front wheel drive (FWD)
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
480'000 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:
Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes ML, Chrysler Crossfire
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. Mercedes E class might be a better choice in this respect.
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.
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.
