Audi S4 vs Mercedes-Benz E 500
| Category | Audi S4 (B6) | Mercedes-Benz E 500 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 4.2 l V8 | 5.5 l V8 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 344 / 339 | 387 / 382 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 410 / 302 | 530 / 391 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1710 / 3770 | 1809 / 3988 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 201 / 198 | 214 / 211 |
Lap Times
| Track | Audi S4 (B6) | Mercedes-Benz E 500 |
|---|---|---|
| Autozeitung test track | 1:46.20 | 1:46.90 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | Audi S4 (B6) | Mercedes-Benz E 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 100 kph | 5.5 s | 5.3 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 20.6 s | 18.9 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 15.1 s | 13.6 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 5.0 s | 4.8 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 12.5 s | 11.8 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 9.9 s @ 87.6 mph | 9.5 s @ 90.7 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 13.4 s | 13.4 s @ 106.0 mph |
General performance
| Category | Audi S4 (B6) | Mercedes-Benz E 500 |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 261 kph (162 mph) | 250 kph (155 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.57 g (6 m/s²) | 0.59 g (6 m/s²) |
| Fuel economy | 10.0 l/100 km (24 mpg US / 28 UK) | 13.8 l/100 km (17 mpg US / 20 UK) |
| Lateral acceleration | 0.87 g (9 m/s²) | 0.84 g (8 m/s²) |
| 70 mph - 0 | 54 m (177 ft) | 52 m (170 ft) |
Summary
| Category | Audi S4 (B6) | Mercedes-Benz E 500 |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 100 | 98 |
| Straight line speed | 90 | 100 |
| Overall | 97 | 100 |
Verdict
E 500 is the fastest by a small margin.
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