Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse Cabriolet and predecessors (2010 – 2012) vs Audi RS 5 (2010 – 2017): specs compared
The Audi RS 5 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 450 hp against 408 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.5 s against 5.2 s. The Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse Cabriolet and predecessors uses less fuel, from 5.5 L/100 km against 10.5 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,685 kg against 1,790 kg. At 4,696 mm, the Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse Cabriolet and predecessors is 55 mm longer than the Audi RS 5.
| Specification |
Mercedes-Benz
E-Klasse Cabriolet and predecessors
2010 – 2012
|
Audi
RS 5
2010 – 2017
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 2010 – 2012 | 2010 – 2017 |
| Body style | Convertible | — |
| Variants | 12 | 1 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 170 – 408 hp | 450 hp |
| Torque | 270 – 620 Nm | 430 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.2 – 8.8 s | 4.5 s |
| Top speed | 232 – 249 km/h | 249 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.5 – 11.0 L/100 km | 10.5 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,696 mm | 4,641 mm |
| Width | 1,786 mm | 1,854 mm |
| Height | 1,397 mm | 1,369 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,758 mm | 2,751 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,685 – 1,920 kg | 1,790 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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