2016 Audi A5 vs 2016 Mercedes-Benz E Class

2016 Audi A5

2016 Mercedes-Benz E Class

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2-Door Convertible Automatic Premium

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
A5 2-Door Convertible Automatic Premium	21	29	$44,548	$47,900
A5 2-Door Convertible Automatic Premium Plus	21	29	$44,548	$47,900
A5 2-Door Coupe Automatic Premium	21	30	$38,596	$41,500
A5 2-Door Coupe Automatic Premium Plus	21	30	$38,596	$41,500
A5 2-Door Coupe Manual Premium	22	32	$37,666	$40,500
A5 2-Door Coupe Manual Premium Plus	22	32	$37,666	$40,500
S5 2-Door Convertible Premium Plus	18	26	$56,824	$61,100
S5 2-Door Convertible Prestige	18	26	$56,824	$61,100
S5 2-Door Coupe Automatic Premium Plus	18	28	$50,314	$54,100
S5 2-Door Coupe Automatic Prestige	18	28	$50,314	$54,100
S5 2-Door Coupe Manual Premium Plus	17	26	$49,384	$53,100
S5 2-Door Coupe Manual Prestige	17	26	$49,384	$53,100

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2-Door Convertible E 400 RWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
E-Class 2-Door Convertible E 400 RWD	20	29	$57,893	$62,250
E-Class 2-Door Convertible E 550 RWD	17	26	$63,891	$68,700
E-Class 2-Door Coupe E 400 4MATIC	20	28	$52,731	$56,700
E-Class 2-Door Coupe E 400 RWD	20	29	$50,406	$54,200
E-Class 2-Door Coupe E 550 RWD	18	26	$56,079	$60,300
E-Class 4-Door Sedan AMG E 63 S 4MATIC	15	22	$94,581	$101,700
E-Class 4-Door Sedan E 250 BlueTEC Luxury 4MATIC	27	38	$51,290	$55,150
E-Class 4-Door Sedan E 250 BlueTEC Luxury RWD	28	42	$48,965	$52,650
E-Class 4-Door Sedan E 250 BlueTEC Sport 4MATIC	27	38	$51,290	$55,150
E-Class 4-Door Sedan E 250 BlueTEC Sport RWD	28	42	$48,965	$52,650
E-Class 4-Door Sedan E 350 Luxury 4MATIC	20	28	$51,708	$55,600
E-Class 4-Door Sedan E 350 Luxury RWD	20	29	$49,383	$53,100
E-Class 4-Door Sedan E 350 Sport 4MATIC	20	28	$51,708	$55,600
E-Class 4-Door Sedan E 350 Sport RWD	20	29	$49,383	$53,100
E-Class 4-Door Sedan E 400 4MATIC	20	28	$61,008	$65,600
E-Class 4-Door Sedan E 400 RWD	20	29	$58,683	$63,100
E-Class 4-Door Wgn AMG E 63 S 4MATIC	15	21	$96,999	$104,300
E-Class 4-Door Wgn E 350 Luxury 4MATIC	20	27	$55,707	$59,900
E-Class 4-Door Wgn E 350 Sport 4MATIC	20	27	$55,707	$59,900

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$44,548

$57,893

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$47,900

$62,250

Monthly Payment Estimate

$798 / month

$1038 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.6

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8.4

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2016 Audi S5 Coupe and S5 Cabriolet are among the best-looking (and best-performing) luxury coupes on the market.

The 2016 Mercedes-Benz E-Class offers elegant comfort and luxury in several flavors, with a thrifty diesel and a high-performance V-8 for those at either end of the spectrum.

TCC Likes

Powerful engine
Gorgeous styling
All-wheel-drive traction

Any body you want
Fab cabin
...with lots of room

TCC Dislikes

Cramped back seat
High price tag
Small trunk opening

Busy angularity works on coupe, less so on sedan
COMAND's futzy interface
Some button clutter on the console

Fuel Economy

City

21 mpg

20 mpg

Highway

29 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Subcompact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Volume (ft³)

Front Shoulder Room (in)

54.3

54.1

Second Leg Room (in)

31.9

30.1

Passenger Capacity

Front Leg Room (in)

41.3

Second Head Room (in)

36.3

36.2

Second Shoulder Room (in)

46.8

47.8

Front Head Room (in)

38.3

Exterior Dimensions

Length, Overall (in)

182.1

185

Height, Overall (in)

54.4

Track Width, Rear (in)

62.1

60.6

Wheelbase (in)

108.3

108.7

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

70.3

Track Width, Front (in)

62.6

60.8

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

10.2

8.8

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.6

12.7

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.8

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

16.1

17.4

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

37.4

35.3

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Front Tire Size

P245/40HR18

P235/40HR18

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P245/40HR18

P255/35HR18

Rear Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4045

4044

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Aluminum

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8.5

18 X 8

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

150

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

850

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

258 @ 1500

354 @ 1600

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.0 L/121

3.0 L/183

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

220 @ 4450

329 @ 5250

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-6

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.71

4.38

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

2.85

2.82

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.11

1.92

Trans Type

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Rear Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.28

1.00

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.32

3.42

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.14

2.86

Trans Order Code

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.84

0.73

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.67

1.37

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

0.82

Summary

Vehicle Name

Audi A5

Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Body Style

quattro Cabriolet

Cabriolet

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Multi-Link

Strut

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

7.3 (Est)

7.6

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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