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Audi A4 Avant vs Mercedes E-Class Estate comparison

Compare performance (470 HP vs 585 HP), boot space and price (37,200 £ vs 52,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A4 Avant or Mercedes E-Class Estate?

Audi A4 Avant vs Mercedes E-Class Estate: Key differences

Audi A4 Avant

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  • significantly cheaper
  • somewhat quicker 0–100 km/h
  • moderately lighter
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Mercedes E-Class Estate

  • somewhat more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • a bit more trunk space
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

A4 Avant

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Audi A4 Avant is significantly cheaper – starting at 37,200 £ , while the Mercedes E-Class Estate costs 52,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 15,390 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes E-Class Estate uses 1.7 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Audi A4 Avant with 4.8 L/100km. The difference is about 3.1 L/100km.

E-Class Estate

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 Estate offers somewhat more power – delivering 585 HP compared to 470 HP. That’s roughly 115 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A4 Avant is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 3.7 s, while the Mercedes E-Class Estate takes 4.1 s. That’s about 0.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes E-Class Estate delivers somewhat more torque with 750 Nm compared to 600 Nm. That’s about 150 Nm more.

A4 Avant

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A4 Avant is moderately lighter – 1,595 kg compared to 1,900 kg. The difference is around 305 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes E-Class Estate offers a bit more boot space – 615 L compared to 495 L. That’s a difference of about 120 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes E-Class Estate carries somewhat more – 645 kg compared to 565 kg. That’s a difference of about 80 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes E-Class Estate is far ahead 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 Estate

Mercedes E-Class Estate

  • 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
Audi A4 Avant
Mercedes E-Class Estate

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Audi A4 Avant

The Audi A4 Avant blends elegant, understated styling with practical estate versatility, making it a polished choice for drivers who want both poise and generous cargo space. Inside, the cabin feels premium and tech-forward while the composed driving manners turn routine journeys into a quietly satisfying experience—exactly the sensible indulgence buyers will appreciate.

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Mercedes E-Class Estate

The E‑Class Estate blends executive elegance with genuine everyday practicality, wrapping luxury materials and a serene ride in a wagon silhouette that never looks apologetic. It’s the perfect choice for buyers who need grown-up luggage space without sacrificing comfort, refinement or a touch of driving enjoyment.

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Audi A4 Avant
Mercedes E-Class Estate

Costs and Consumption

Price
37,200 - 122,500 £
Price
52,600 - 121,800 £
Consumption L/100km
4.8 - 9.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.7 - 7.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
97 - 109 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
126 - 220 g/km
co2
44 - 181 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 58 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,595 - 1,820 kg
Curb weight
1,900 - 2,435 kg
Trunk capacity
495 L
Trunk capacity
460 - 615 L
Length
4,750 - 4,782 mm
Length
-
Width
1,842 - 1,866 mm
Width
1,880 mm
Height
1,428 - 1,493 mm
Height
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Max trunk capacity
1,495 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
510 - 565 kg
Payload
540 - 645 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 470 HP
Power HP
186 - 585 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.7 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 8.8 s
Max Speed
210 - 300 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
270 - 600 Nm
Torque
320 - 750 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
100 - 346 kW
Power kW
137 - 430 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 2,894 cm3
Engine capacity
1,993 - 2,999 cm3

General

Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, D, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, F, B, D
Brand
Audi
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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