Audi S4 vs Mercedes-Benz E 500
| Category | Mercedes-Benz E 500 | Audi S4 (B6) |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 5.0 l V8 | 4.2 l V8 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 306 / 302 | 344 / 339 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 460 / 339 | 410 / 302 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1712 / 3774 | 1710 / 3770 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 179 / 176 | 201 / 198 |
| Average price | €61,000 | €54,000 |
Lap Times
| Track | Mercedes-Benz E 500 | Audi S4 (B6) |
|---|---|---|
| Hockenheim Short | 1:21.90 | 1:18.10 |
| Autozeitung test track | 1:48.20 | 1:46.20 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | Mercedes-Benz E 500 | Audi S4 (B6) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 60 kph | 2.9 s | 2.8 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 4.3 s | 4.5 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 6.0 s | 5.5 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 8.4 s | 8.2 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 11.0 s | 10.2 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 14.1 s | 13.2 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 18.0 s | 16.6 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 22.7 s | 20.6 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 18.3 s | 15.1 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 14.0 s | 12.5 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 10.1 s @ 85.1 mph | 9.9 s @ 87.6 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 14.4 s | 13.4 s |
General performance
| Category | Mercedes-Benz E 500 | Audi S4 (B6) |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 250 kph (155 mph) | 261 kph (162 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.51 g (5 m/s²) | 0.57 g (6 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 58.6 kph (36.4 mph) | 65.5 kph (40.7 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 14.4 l/100 km (16 mpg US / 20 UK) | 10.0 l/100 km (24 mpg US / 28 UK) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 35 m (114 ft) | 36 m (117 ft) |
Summary
| Category | Mercedes-Benz E 500 | Audi S4 (B6) |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 181 | 200 |
| Straight line speed | 1497 | 1879 |
| Total | 1678 | 2079 |
Verdict
S4 is the fastest by a small margin.
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