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Mercedes E-Class Estate vs Audi A3 Sportback comparison
Compare performance (585 HP vs 400 HP), boot space and price (52,600 £ vs 27,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes E-Class Estate or Audi A3 Sportback?
Mercedes E-Class Estate vs Audi A3 Sportback: Key differences
E-Class Estate
Costs and Efficiency:
Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.
Audi A3 Sportback is significantly cheaper – starting at 27,000 £ , while the Mercedes E-Class Estate costs 52,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 25,632 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A3 Sportback uses 1.1 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Mercedes E-Class Estate with 1.7 L/100km. The difference is about 0.6 L/100km.
As for electric range, the Audi A3 Sportback offers noticeably more range – reaching up to 141 km, about 32 km more than the Mercedes E-Class Estate.
A3 Sportback
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 Mercedes E-Class Estate offers markedly more power – delivering 585 HP compared to 400 HP. That’s roughly 185 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A3 Sportback is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Mercedes E-Class Estate takes 4.1 s. That’s about 0.3 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes E-Class Estate delivers noticeably more torque with 750 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 250 Nm more.
E-Class Estate
Space and Everyday Use:
Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In terms of curb weight, Audi A3 Sportback is considerably lighter – 1,345 kg compared to 1,900 kg. The difference is around 555 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Mercedes E-Class Estate offers markedly more boot space – 615 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 235 L.
When it comes to payload, the Mercedes E-Class Estate carries visibly more – 645 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 160 kg.
Who wins the race in the data check?
The Audi A3 Sportback stands well ahead of its rival 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.
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Audi A3 Sportback
Mercedes E-Class Estate
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Mercedes E-Class Estate
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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Audi A3 Sportback
The Audi A3 Sportback wraps premium materials and crisp German design into a practical hatchback package that makes daily driving feel smart rather than showy. It’s nimble in the city, composed on longer trips, and carries just enough swagger to satisfy buyers who want quality without shouting about it.
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Mercedes E-Class Estate
Audi A3 Sportback
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
52,600 - 121,800 £
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Price
27,000 - 92,900 £
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Consumption L/100km
1.7 - 7.9 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 9.3 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
97 - 109 km
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Electric Range
134 - 141 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
44 - 181 g/km
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co2
25 - 211 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Estate
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,900 - 2,435 kg
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Curb weight
1,345 - 1,685 kg
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Trunk capacity
460 - 615 L
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Trunk capacity
280 - 380 L
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Length
-
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Length
-
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Width
1,880 mm
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Width
1,816 - 1,851 mm
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Height
-
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Height
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
540 - 645 kg
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Payload
410 - 485 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
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Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
186 - 585 HP
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Power HP
116 - 400 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 8.8 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
320 - 750 Nm
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Torque
220 - 500 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
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Power kW
137 - 430 kW
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Power kW
85 - 294 kW
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Engine capacity
1,993 - 2,999 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, F, B, D
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, F, E, G, B
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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Brand
Audi
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