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 4,163 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Audi S4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Audi S4 (340 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 2005 Mercedes-Benz E. (221 HP @ 5600 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 15 kg more than 2005 Audi S4.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Audi S4 (410 Nm) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercedes-Benz E. (315 Nm). This means 2005 Audi S4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercedes-Benz E.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Audi S4 | 2005 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | Audi | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | S4 | E |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 10.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 80 L |
