Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse Cabriolet and predecessors (2005 – 2009) vs Audi RS 4 (2005 – 2008): 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 5.3 s. The Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse Cabriolet and predecessors uses less fuel, from 7.1 L/100 km against 13.4 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,565 kg against 1,650 kg. At 4,651 mm, the Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse Cabriolet and predecessors is 61 mm longer than the Audi RS 4.
| Specification |
Mercedes-Benz
E-Klasse Cabriolet and predecessors
2005 – 2009
|
Audi
RS 4
2005 – 2008
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 2005 – 2009 | 2005 – 2008 |
| Body style | Convertible | — |
| Variants | 8 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 163 – 388 hp | 420 hp |
| Torque | 240 – 530 Nm | 430 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.3 – 10.5 s | 4.8 s |
| Top speed | 224 – 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.1 – 11.6 L/100 km | 13.4 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,651 mm | 4,590 mm |
| Width | 1,740 mm | 1,816 mm |
| Height | 1,412 mm | 1,415 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,715 mm | 2,649 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,565 – 1,800 kg | 1,650 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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