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Mercedes E Class vs Audi A7 comparison

Compare performance (585 HP vs 630 HP), boot space and price (50,500 £ vs 55,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes E Class or Audi A7?

Mercedes E Class vs Audi A7: Key differences

Mercedes E Class

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  • very slightly cheaper
  • substantially more electric range
  • marginally more trunk space

Audi A7

  • very slightly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • a bit quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly lighter

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

E Class

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Mercedes E Class is very slightly cheaper – starting at 50,500 £ , while the Audi A7 costs 55,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,538 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A7 uses 1.2 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Mercedes E Class with 1.5 L/100km. The difference is about 0.3 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes E Class offers substantially more range – reaching up to 116 km, about 48 km more than the Audi A7.

A7

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 a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 3.4 s, while the Mercedes E Class takes 4 s. That’s about 0.6 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.

E Class

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

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

In terms of curb weight, Audi A7 is only slightly lighter – 1,770 kg compared to 1,810 kg. The difference is around 40 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes E Class offers marginally more boot space – 540 L compared to 535 L. That’s a difference of about 5 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes E Class carries marginally more – 640 kg compared to 600 kg. That’s a difference of about 40 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A7 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.

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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
Mercedes E Class
Audi A7

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Mercedes E Class

The 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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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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Mercedes E Class
Audi A7

Costs and Consumption

Price
50,500 - 119,700 £
Price
55,000 - 117,900 £
Consumption L/100km
1.5 - 7.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 12.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
101 - 116 km
Electric Range
67 - 68 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
14.4 kWh
co2
39 - 172 g/km
co2
28 - 276 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
52 - 73 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,810 - 2,390 kg
Curb weight
1,770 - 2,150 kg
Trunk capacity
370 - 540 L
Trunk capacity
380 - 535 L
Length
-
Length
4,969 - 5,009 mm
Width
1,880 mm
Width
1,908 - 1,950 mm
Height
-
Height
1,422 - 1,424 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,235 - 1,390 L
Payload
530 - 640 kg
Payload
510 - 600 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
186 - 585 HP
Power HP
204 - 630 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 8.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.4 - 8.1 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
245 - 280 km/h
Torque
320 - 750 Nm
Torque
370 - 850 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Power kW
137 - 430 kW
Power kW
150 - 463 kW
Engine capacity
1,993 - 2,999 cm3
Engine capacity
1,968 - 3,996 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B, G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Audi
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