Audi RS 4 (2005 – 2008) vs Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse Coupe and predecessors (2005 – 2009): specs compared
The Audi RS 4 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 420 hp against 388 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.8 s against 5.2 s. The Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse Coupe and predecessors uses less fuel, from 6.5 L/100 km against 13.4 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,450 kg against 1,650 kg. At 4,643 mm, the Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse Coupe and predecessors is 53 mm longer than the Audi RS 4.
| Specification |
Audi
RS 4
2005 – 2008
|
Mercedes-Benz
E-Klasse Coupe and predecessors
2005 – 2009
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 2005 – 2008 | 2005 – 2009 |
| Body style | — | Coupé |
| Variants | 1 | 13 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | AWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 420 hp | 150 – 388 hp |
| Torque | 430 Nm | 240 – 530 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.8 s | 5.2 – 10.4 s |
| Top speed | 250 km/h | 217 – 250 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 13.4 L/100 km | 6.5 – 11.4 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,590 mm | 4,643 mm |
| Width | 1,816 mm | 1,740 mm |
| Height | 1,415 mm | 1,412 – 1,415 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,649 mm | 1,661 – 2,718 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,650 kg | 1,450 – 1,660 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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