Compare performance (367 HP vs 585 HP), boot space and price (38700 £ vs 50500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A5 Sportback or Mercedes E Class?
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
Audi A5 Sportback has a evident advantage in terms of price – it starts at 38700 £ , while the Mercedes E Class costs 50500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11748 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Mercedes E Class manages with 1.50 L and is therefore clearly perceptible more efficient than the Audi A5 Sportback with 2 L. The difference is about 0.50 L per 100 km.
As for electric range, the Mercedes E Class performs hardly perceptible better – achieving up to 116 km, about 6 km more than the Audi A5 Sportback.
Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.
When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes E Class has a noticeable edge – offering 585 HP compared to 367 HP. That’s roughly 218 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes E Class is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Audi A5 Sportback takes 4.50 s. That’s about 0.50 s faster.
There’s no difference in top speed – both reach 250 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes E Class pulls clearly perceptible stronger with 750 Nm compared to 550 Nm. That’s about 200 Nm difference.
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Seats: Mercedes E Class offers somewhat more seating capacity – 5 vs 4.
In curb weight, Audi A5 Sportback is minimal lighter – 1770 kg compared to 1810 kg. The difference is around 40 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Mercedes E Class offers to a small extent more room – 540 L compared to 445 L. That’s a difference of about 95 L.
When it comes to payload, Mercedes E Class somewhat takes the win – 640 kg compared to 530 kg. That’s a difference of about 110 kg.
The Mercedes E Class is decisively ahead 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.
The Audi A5 Sportback dresses up sleek coupe proportions with the everyday sense of a practical hatchback, so you get striking looks without the compromises. Behind the wheel it balances poise and comfort with premium trimmings that make daily driving feel a little bit special — ideal for buyers who want style and substance in equal measure.
detailsThe Mercedes E‑Class is the executive saloon that balances calm refinement with a hint of sporting intent, wrapping luxury in tasteful understatement. It pampers occupants with a composed ride and intuitive tech while quietly reminding you that it’s still very much a Mercedes — authoritative, polished, and unwilling to shout for attention.
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Price
38700 - 68600 £
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Price
50500 - 119700 £
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Consumption L/100km
2 - 7.6 L
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Consumption L/100km
1.5 - 7.5 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
107 - 110 km
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Electric Range
101 - 116 km
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Battery Capacity
20.70 kWh
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Battery Capacity
21.20 kWh
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co2
45 - 172 g/km
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co2
39 - 172 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
46 - 60 L
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Fuel tank capacity
50 - 66 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Body Type
Sedan
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Seats
4
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
4
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Curb weight
1770 - 2170 kg
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Curb weight
1810 - 2390 kg
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Trunk capacity
331 - 445 L
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Trunk capacity
370 - 540 L
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Length
4829 - 4835 mm
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Length
4949 - 4959 mm
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Width
1860 mm
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Width
1880 mm
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Height
1429 - 1444 mm
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Height
1468 - 1480 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1175 - 1299 L
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
475 - 530 kg
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Payload
530 - 640 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
150 - 367 HP
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Power HP
186 - 585 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 9.8 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 8.5 s
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Max Speed
216 - 250 km/h
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Max Speed
222 - 250 km/h
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Torque
280 - 550 Nm
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Torque
320 - 750 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
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Power kW
110 - 270 kW
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Power kW
137 - 430 kW
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Engine capacity
1968 - 2995 cm3
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Engine capacity
1993 - 2999 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
B, E, F, D
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B, D
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Brand
Audi
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive or Front-Wheel Drive.