2005 Audi S4 vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, both 2005 Audi S4 and 2005 Mercedes-Benz E were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,172 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Audi S4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Audi S4 (340 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2005 Mercedes-Benz E. (310 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Audi S4 should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 111 kg more than 2005 Audi S4.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Mercedes-Benz E (730 Nm) has 320 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Audi S4. (410 Nm). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Audi S4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Audi S4 | 2005 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | Audi | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | S4 | E |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4172 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 730 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 17.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1896 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 80 L |
