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Audi A3 Limousine vs Mercedes E Class Wagon comparison

Compare performance (400 HP vs 585 HP), boot space and price (27,700 £ vs 52,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A3 Limousine or Mercedes E Class Wagon?

Audi A3 Limousine vs Mercedes E Class Wagon: Key differences

Audi A3 Limousine

  • significantly cheaper
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly lighter
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Mercedes E Class Wagon

  • clearly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • markedly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

A3 Limousine

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Audi A3 Limousine is significantly cheaper – starting at 27,700 £ , while the Mercedes E Class Wagon costs 52,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 24,947 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes E Class Wagon uses 1.7 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Audi A3 Limousine with 4.4 L/100km. The difference is about 2.7 L/100km.

E Class Wagon

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes E Class Wagon offers clearly more power – delivering 585 HP compared to 400 HP. That’s roughly 185 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A3 Limousine is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Mercedes E Class Wagon takes 4.1 s. That’s about 0.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes E Class Wagon delivers noticeably more torque with 750 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 250 Nm more.

A3 Limousine

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A3 Limousine is visibly lighter – 1,360 kg compared to 1,900 kg. The difference is around 540 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes E Class Wagon offers markedly more boot space – 615 L compared to 425 L. That’s a difference of about 190 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes E Class Wagon carries markedly more – 645 kg compared to 480 kg. That’s a difference of about 165 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes E Class Wagon is clearly superior overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £52,600
E Class Wagon

Mercedes E Class Wagon

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 186 - 585 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.7 - 7.9 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 97 - 109 km
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Mercedes E Class Wagon

Costs and Consumption
Price
27,700 - 94,300 £
Price
52,600 - 121,800 £
Consumption L/100km
4.4 - 9.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.7 - 7.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
97 - 109 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
115 - 208 g/km
co2
44 - 181 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,360 - 1,640 kg
Curb weight
1,900 - 2,435 kg
Trunk capacity
321 - 425 L
Trunk capacity
460 - 615 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,816 - 1,851 mm
Width
1,880 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
415 - 480 kg
Payload
540 - 645 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 400 HP
Power HP
186 - 585 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 8.8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
220 - 500 Nm
Torque
320 - 750 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
85 - 294 kW
Power kW
137 - 430 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3
Engine capacity
1,993 - 2,999 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, E, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, F, B, D
Brand
Audi
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
What drive types are available for the Audi A3 Limousine?

The Audi A3 Limousine is available as Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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