Compare 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
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
8.4
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.
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Fuel Economy
City
21 mpg 20 mpg
Highway
29 mpg 29 mpg
Vehicle
EPA Classification
Subcompact Cars Subcompact Cars
Interior Dimensions
Second Shoulder Room (in)
46.8 47.8
Front Head Room (in)
40 38.3
Passenger Volume (ft³)
81 -
Front Shoulder Room (in)
54.3 54.1
Second Leg Room (in)
31.9 30.1
Passenger Capacity
4 4
Front Leg Room (in)
41.3 42
Second Head Room (in)
36.3 36.2
Exterior Dimensions
Track Width, Front (in)
62.6 60.8
Length, Overall (in)
182.1 185
Height, Overall (in)
54.4 55
Track Width, Rear (in)
62.1 60.6
Wheelbase (in)
108.3 108.7
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
73 70.3
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³)
10.2 8.8
Brakes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
12.6 12.7
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA NA
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
11.8 11.8
Brake Type
4-Wheel Disc 4-Wheel Disc
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA NA
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 Rack-Pinion
Tires
Rear Tire Order Code
NA NA
Front Tire Size
P245/40HR18 P235/40HR18
Spare Tire Size
Compact Compact
Front Tire Order Code
NA NA
Spare Tire Order Code
NA NA
Rear Tire Size
P245/40HR18 P255/35HR18
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
4045 4044
Wheels
Spare Wheel Material
Steel Aluminum
Front Wheel Size (in)
18 X 8.5 18 X 8
Spare Wheel Size (in)
Compact Compact
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size (in)
18 X 8.5 18 X 8.5
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum
Electrical
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
150 150
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
- 850
Engine
Fuel System
Gasoline Direct Injection Gasoline Direct Injection
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
258 @ 1500 354 @ 1600
Engine Order Code
NA NA
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
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
21 20
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
24 24
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
29 29
Transmission
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic w/OD Automatic w/OD
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00 0.82
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
8 7
Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.67 -
Drivetrain
All Wheel Rear Wheel Drive
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.28 1.00
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA
Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.32 3.42
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
3.14 2.86
Trans Order Code
NA NA
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)
0.84 0.73
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.67 1.37
Summary
Vehicle Name
Audi A5 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Body Style
quattro Cabriolet Cabriolet
Suspension
Suspension Type - Front
Multi-Link Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Multi-Link Strut
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-Link Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Multi-Link Multi-Link
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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