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Audi A8 vs Mercedes E Class Wagon comparison

Compare performance (571 HP vs 585 HP), boot space and price (91,400 £ vs 52,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A8 or Mercedes E Class Wagon?

Audi A8 vs Mercedes E Class Wagon: Key differences

Audi A8

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  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Mercedes E Class Wagon

  • clearly cheaper
  • very slightly more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • significantly more electric range
  • marginally lighter
  • clearly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

A8

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Mercedes E Class Wagon is clearly cheaper – starting at 52,600 £ , while the Audi A8 costs 91,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 38,739 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes E Class Wagon uses 1.7 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Audi A8 with 4.6 L/100km. The difference is about 2.9 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes E Class Wagon offers significantly more range – reaching up to 109 km, about 51 km more than the Audi A8.

E Class Wagon

Engine and Performance:

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 Wagon offers very slightly more power – delivering 585 HP compared to 571 HP. That’s roughly 14 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A8 is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Mercedes E Class Wagon takes 4.1 s. That’s about 0.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A8 delivers barely more torque with 800 Nm compared to 750 Nm. That’s about 50 Nm more.

A8

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, Mercedes E Class Wagon is marginally lighter – 1,900 kg compared to 2,035 kg. The difference is around 135 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes E Class Wagon offers clearly more boot space – 615 L compared to 390 L. That’s a difference of about 225 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A8 carries barely more – 700 kg compared to 645 kg. That’s a difference of about 55 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes E Class Wagon 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 Wagon

Mercedes E Class Wagon

  • 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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Audi A8

The Audi A8 arrives with the kind of quiet authority that makes other limousines feel like they’re trying too hard, offering a cabin wrapped in subtle luxury and tech that never demands attention. For buyers who want composed comfort and discreet status, it’s the sensible splurge that turns daily commutes into a private parade.

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Mercedes E Class Wagon

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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Mercedes E Class Wagon

Costs and Consumption
Price
91,400 - 134,900 £
Price
52,600 - 121,800 £
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 11.5 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
58 km
Electric Range
97 - 109 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
105 - 260 g/km
co2
44 - 181 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,035 - 2,415 kg
Curb weight
1,900 - 2,435 kg
Trunk capacity
390 L
Trunk capacity
460 - 615 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,945 mm
Width
1,880 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
525 - 700 kg
Payload
540 - 645 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
286 - 571 HP
Power HP
186 - 585 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 5.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 8.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
500 - 800 Nm
Torque
320 - 750 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
210 - 420 kW
Power kW
137 - 430 kW
Engine capacity
2,967 - 3,996 cm3
Engine capacity
1,993 - 2,999 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, F, B, D
Brand
Audi
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
What drive types are available for the Audi A8?

The Audi A8 is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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