Audi A7 45 TFSI vs Mercedes-Benz E 350

Audi A7 45 TFSI

Sedan · Gasoline · AWD

Mercedes-Benz E 350

Sedan · Gasoline · FWD

Car A

Audi A7 45 TFSI

AWD traction, quick 0–100 km/h in 5.3 s, and a 535 L trunk make the Audi A7 45 TFSI a capable premium choice for long-distance driving with five aboard. Efficiency is solid for its class at 7.4 L/100 km, though its price and focus mean city-centric users may prefer something smaller or thriftier.

5 seatsSedanGasoline5-star safety7.4 L/100kmAWD

Car B

Mercedes-Benz E 350

The Mercedes-Benz E 350 blends strong performance with family-ready space, making it well-suited to growing families and long trips. Efficiency is solid for its class at 8 L/100 km, though the FWD layout may lessen winter appeal.

5 seatsSedanGasoline5-star safety320 hp

Why compared cross brandsame body typesame powertrainsame seatssimilar price

Usage fit

Family 65 / 64

City 32 / 33

Budget / value 48 / 49

Road trip 69 / 63

Performance 38 / 36

Cargo 30 / 30

Practical 46 / 44

Premium 62 / 61

Winter 70 / 30

Scores out of 100. Blue = Audi A7 45 TFSI · Orange = Mercedes-Benz E 350

Specs side-by-side

Spec Audi A7 45 TFSI Mercedes-Benz E 350

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Pros & cons

Audi A7 45 TFSI

AWD stability and 5.3 s 0–100 km/h support confident highway passing.
535 L trunk and five seats suit road trips with a growing family.
Efficient for its class at 7.4 L/100 km combined.
Balances performance, space, and AWD at a competitive spec for the premium segment.
Premium pricing at $68,800 won’t fit tight budgets.
Less compelling for short, stop‑start city use.
Not ideal for cargo‑heavy routines despite decent trunk volume.
Five-seat layout only; not for larger families needing three rows.

Mercedes-Benz E 350

Quick acceleration and strong passing power from 320 hp and a 5.9 s 0–100 km/h
Five seats and a 540 L trunk suit family duties and road-trip luggage
Efficient for its class at 8 L/100 km for a gasoline powertrain
Good value in its segment at this price point given its performance and space
Front-wheel drive may not satisfy buyers seeking extra winter traction
If you often carry oversized or bulky items, the trunk may be limiting
At 8 L/100 km, there are more efficient options if fuel economy is your top priority
The price may feel high if you don’t need this level of performance

Verdict

Pick Audi A7 45 TFSI if…

Best fuel economy

Audi A7 45 TFSI uses 7.4 L/100km vs 8.0 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.

Pick Mercedes-Benz E 350 if…

More power

Mercedes-Benz E 350 puts out 320 hp vs 265 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

Usage fit

Specs side-by-side

Pros & cons

Audi A7 45 TFSI

Mercedes-Benz E 350

Verdict

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