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Audi A7 vs Mercedes E-Class Estate comparison

Compare performance (630 HP vs 585 HP), boot space and price (55,000 £ vs 52,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A7 or Mercedes E-Class Estate?

Audi A7 vs Mercedes E-Class Estate: Key differences

Audi A7

  • very slightly more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely lighter
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Mercedes E-Class Estate

  • barely cheaper
  • visibly more electric range
  • slightly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

A7

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.

Mercedes E-Class Estate is barely cheaper – starting at 52,600 £ , while the Audi A7 costs 55,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,396 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A7 uses 1.2 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Mercedes E-Class Estate with 1.7 L/100km. The difference is about 0.5 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes E-Class Estate offers visibly more range – reaching up to 109 km, about 41 km more than the Audi A7.

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 Audi A7 offers very slightly more power – delivering 630 HP compared to 585 HP. That’s roughly 45 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A7 is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.4 s, while the Mercedes E-Class Estate takes 4.1 s. That’s about 0.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A7 delivers moderately more torque with 850 Nm compared to 750 Nm. That’s about 100 Nm more.

A7

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Mercedes E-Class Estate offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A7 is barely lighter – 1,770 kg compared to 1,900 kg. The difference is around 130 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes E-Class Estate offers slightly more boot space – 615 L compared to 535 L. That’s a difference of about 80 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes E-Class Estate carries barely more – 645 kg compared to 600 kg. That’s a difference of about 45 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A7 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 £55,000
A7

Audi A7

  • Engine Type : Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 204 - 630 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.2 - 12.2 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 67 - 68 km
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Mercedes E-Class Estate

Costs and Consumption
Price
55,000 - 117,900 £
Price
52,600 - 121,800 £
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 12.2 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
67 - 68 km
Electric Range
97 - 109 km
Battery Capacity
14.4 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
28 - 276 g/km
co2
44 - 181 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
52 - 73 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Estate
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,770 - 2,150 kg
Curb weight
1,900 - 2,435 kg
Trunk capacity
380 - 535 L
Trunk capacity
460 - 615 L
Length
4,969 - 5,009 mm
Length
-
Width
1,908 - 1,950 mm
Width
1,880 mm
Height
1,422 - 1,424 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,235 - 1,390 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
510 - 600 kg
Payload
540 - 645 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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
204 - 630 HP
Power HP
186 - 585 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.4 - 8.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 8.8 s
Max Speed
245 - 280 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
370 - 850 Nm
Torque
320 - 750 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
150 - 463 kW
Power kW
137 - 430 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 3,996 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, B, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, F, B, D
Brand
Audi
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Is the Audi A7 offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive or Front-Wheel Drive.

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