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Audi A7 vs Mercedes T Class comparison

Compare performance (630 HP vs 131 HP), boot space and price (55,000 £ vs 23,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A7 or Mercedes T Class?

Audi A7 vs Mercedes T Class: Key differences

Audi A7

  • significantly more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
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Mercedes T Class

  • substantially cheaper
  • a bit lighter
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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 T Class is substantially cheaper – starting at 23,000 £ , while the Audi A7 costs 55,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 32,061 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A7 uses 1.2 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Mercedes T Class with 5.1 L/100km. The difference is about 3.9 L/100km.

T Class

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Audi A7 offers significantly more power – delivering 630 HP compared to 131 HP. That’s roughly 499 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A7 is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.4 s, while the Mercedes T Class takes 11.6 s. That’s about 8.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A7 delivers considerably more torque with 850 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 580 Nm more.

A7

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.

Seats: Mercedes T Class offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes T Class is a bit lighter – 1,556 kg compared to 1,770 kg. The difference is around 214 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes T Class carries marginally more – 630 kg compared to 600 kg. That’s a difference of about 30 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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Audi A7

The Audi A7 wraps elegant fastback lines around a sumptuous, tech-packed cabin that turns everyday drives into something a bit more special. It strikes a polished balance between relaxed comfort and engaging poise, so you’ll enjoy long cruises and spirited backroad runs while arriving in unmistakable style.

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The Mercedes T-Class dresses everyday practicality in a premium suit, blending the sensible utility of a small van with the refinement you expect from the three-pointed star. Its flexible interior and clever details make it a brilliantly pragmatic choice for families and active owners who want comfort and usefulness without the fuss.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
55,000 - 117,900 £
Price
23,000 - 30,500 £
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 12.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 7.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
67 - 68 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
14.4 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
28 - 276 g/km
co2
135 - 167 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
52 - 73 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,770 - 2,150 kg
Curb weight
1,556 - 1,678 kg
Trunk capacity
380 - 535 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,969 - 5,009 mm
Length
-
Width
1,908 - 1,950 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
1,422 - 1,424 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,235 - 1,390 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
510 - 600 kg
Payload
521 - 630 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 - 630 HP
Power HP
95 - 131 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.4 - 8.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.6 - 15.1 s
Max Speed
245 - 280 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
370 - 850 Nm
Torque
200 - 270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
150 - 463 kW
Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 3,996 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3

General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E
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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