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Audi A5 Saloon vs Mercedes-Benz E-Class Saloon

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AudiA5 SaloonMercedes-BenzE-Class Saloon
Overview
ReleasedJuly 20242023
Performance
PowertrainPetrol, Mild hybrid, Plug-in hybridMild hybrid, Plug-in hybrid
Power148–630 bhp194–308 bhp
0–62 mph3.6–9.8 s6.4–7.6 s
Top speed134–177 mph146–149 mph
Engine or motors2.0-litre TFSI (150 or 204 PS), 2.0-litre TDI with 48V MHEV plus (204 PS), 2.0 TFSI e-hybrid plug-in hybrid (299 PS system output, 105 kW electric motor), 3.0-litre V6 TFSI with MHEV plus (367 PS, S5), 2.9-litre twin-turbo V6 TFSI (510 PS) with a 130 kW electric motor, plug-in hybrid (639 PS system output, RS 5); bhp converted from Audi's PS figuresE 200: 1,999 cc four-cylinder turbo petrol, 150 kW (204 hp) plus 17 kW mild-hybrid motor; E 220 d: 1,993 cc four-cylinder diesel, 145 kW (197 hp) plus 17 kW; E 300 e and E 300 de: the same engines plus a 95 kW (129 hp) electric motor, 230 kW (313 hp) system output; bhp converted from Mercedes' kW figures
Torque280 Nm (TFSI 150), 340 Nm (TFSI 204), 400 Nm (TDI), 450 Nm system (e-hybrid), 550 Nm (S5), 825 Nm system (RS 5)320 Nm (E 200), 440 Nm (E 220 d), 550 Nm system (E 300 e), 700 Nm system (E 300 de)
Gearbox7-speed S tronic; 8-speed tiptronic on RS 59G-TRONIC 9-speed automatic
DriveFront-wheel drive (TFSI and TDI) or quattro four-wheel drive (TDI quattro, e-hybrid, S5, RS 5)Rear-wheel drive
Range and charging
Zero-emission range (WLTP)52–74 miles65–67 miles
Battery20.7–22 kWh19.53 kWh
Fastest charging–55 kW
Economy (WLTP)36.7–162.9 mpg43.5–176.6 mpg
Range detailWLTP electric range: 68–74 miles combined, 71–80 miles city (e-hybrid); 50–52 miles combined, 52–54 miles city (RS 5); depends on trimWLTP electric range 67 miles (E 300 e) or 65 miles (E 300 de); equivalent all-electric range 71 miles
Charginge-hybrid has a 20.7 kWh net (25.9 kWh gross) battery and charges on AC only, at up to 11 kW (150 minutes to full); RS 5 has a 22 kWh net (25.9 kWh gross) battery, 165 minutes to full on ACPlug-in hybrids: 19.53 kWh usable battery; 11 kW AC (0–100% in 2 hours); DC up to 55 kW (10–80% in 20 minutes)
EfficiencyWLTP combined: 40.3–41.7 mpg (TFSI 150), 37.4–41.7 mpg (TFSI 204), 56.0–58.9 mpg (TDI), 50.7–55.2 mpg (TDI quattro), 139.4–162.9 mpg weighted (e-hybrid), 36.1–36.7 mpg (S5), 68.6–74.0 mpg weighted (RS 5); depends on trimWLTP combined: 43.5 mpg (E 200), 58.9 mpg (E 220 d), 134.6 mpg (E 300 e), 176.6 mpg (E 300 de); plug-in hybrids 14.7 kWh/100 km
CO2 emissions154–172 g/km (TFSI), 126–146 g/km (TDI), 39–46 g/km (e-hybrid), 175–177 g/km (S5), 87–94 g/km (RS 5), WLTP combined148 g/km (E 200), 126 g/km (E 220 d), 48 g/km (E 300 e) and 40 g/km (E 300 de) weighted
Practicality
BodySaloonSaloon
Seats55
Boot445 litres540 litres
Length4,835 mm4,949 mm
Width1,860 mm1,904 mm
WeightFrom 1,695 kgFrom 1,873 kg
Boot445 litres, 1,299 litres with the rear seats folded; 417/1,271 litres (TDI and S5), 331/1,175 litres (e-hybrid), 331/1,170 litres (RS 5)540 litres (E 200, E 220 d); 370 litres (plug-in hybrids)
Towing1,500 kg braked (TFSI), 1,700 kg (TDI and e-hybrid), 1,800 kg (TDI quattro), 1,900 kg (S5 and RS 5)2,100 kg braked, 750 kg unbraked
Size4,835 mm long, 1,860 mm wide, 1,461 mm high (RS 5 4,896 x 1,952 x 1,456 mm); weight is Audi UK's unladen figure, 1,695 kg (TFSI) to 2,430 kg (RS 5); RS 5 top speed is 155 mph, 177 mph on Performance Vorsprung4,949 mm long, 1,904 mm wide without mirrors (2,065 mm with), 1,468 mm high (1,480 mm plug-in hybrids); 11.6 m turning circle; kerb weight 1,873 kg (E 200) to 2,273 kg (E 300 de); 66-litre fuel tank (50 litres plug-in hybrids)
Tech and safety
Infotainment–MBUX with optional MBUX Superscreen (passenger display with selfie and video camera)
Driver assistance–Driving Assistance Package Plus available

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