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Audi A4 Limousine vs Mercedes E-Class Estate comparison

Compare performance (265 HP vs 585 HP), boot space and price (35,800 £ vs 52,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A4 Limousine or Mercedes E-Class Estate?

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

Audi A4 Limousine

  • considerably cheaper
  • markedly lighter
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Mercedes E-Class Estate

  • substantially more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

A4 Limousine

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 Limousine is considerably cheaper – starting at 35,800 £ , while the Mercedes E-Class Estate costs 52,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 16,804 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes E-Class Estate uses 1.7 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Audi A4 Limousine with 4.6 L/100km. The difference is about 2.9 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 substantially more power – delivering 585 HP compared to 265 HP. That’s roughly 320 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes E-Class Estate is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.1 s, while the Audi A4 Limousine takes 5.5 s. That’s about 1.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes E-Class Estate delivers substantially more torque with 750 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 350 Nm more.

A4 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 A4 Limousine is markedly lighter – 1,545 kg compared to 1,900 kg. The difference is around 355 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes E-Class Estate offers noticeably more boot space – 615 L compared to 460 L. That’s a difference of about 155 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes E-Class Estate carries slightly more – 645 kg compared to 540 kg. That’s a difference of about 105 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes E-Class Estate 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 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
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Mercedes E-Class Estate

Costs and Consumption
Price
35,800 - 46,600 £
Price
52,600 - 121,800 £
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 7.4 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
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
121 - 167 g/km
co2
44 - 181 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 58 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,545 - 1,665 kg
Curb weight
1,900 - 2,435 kg
Trunk capacity
460 L
Trunk capacity
460 - 615 L
Length
4,762 mm
Length
-
Width
1,847 mm
Width
1,880 mm
Height
1,428 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
490 - 540 kg
Payload
540 - 645 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
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
136 - 265 HP
Power HP
186 - 585 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 9.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 8.8 s
Max Speed
210 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
270 - 400 Nm
Torque
320 - 750 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
100 - 195 kW
Power kW
137 - 430 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
1,993 - 2,999 cm3

General
Model Year
2023
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, F, B, D
Brand
Audi
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
What drive types are available for the Audi A4 Limousine?

The Audi A4 Limousine is available as Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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