Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse Coupe and predecessors (1997 – 1999) vs Audi S4 Avant (1997 – 2001): specs compared
The Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse Coupe and predecessors is the more powerful of the two, with up to 279 hp against 265 hp. The Audi S4 Avant is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.7 s against 6.3 s. The Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse Coupe and predecessors uses less fuel, from 9.4 L/100 km against 11.3 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,275 kg against 1,540 kg. At 4,569 mm, the Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse Coupe and predecessors is 81 mm longer than the Audi S4 Avant.
| Specification |
Mercedes-Benz
E-Klasse Coupe and predecessors
1997 – 1999
|
Audi
S4 Avant
1997 – 2001
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 1997 – 1999 | 1997 – 2001 |
| Body style | Coupé | Avant · Estate / wagon |
| Variants | 6 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 136 – 279 hp | 265 hp |
| Torque | 190 – 400 Nm | 400 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.3 – 11.5 s | 5.7 s |
| Top speed | 204 – 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 9.4 – 11.2 L/100 km | 11.3 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,569 mm | 4,488 mm |
| Width | 1,720 mm | 1,730 mm |
| Height | 1,369 – 1,379 mm | 1,400 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,690 mm | 2,611 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,275 – 1,455 kg | 1,540 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.