Audi A8 L 55 TFSI vs Mercedes-Benz AMG E 43

Audi A8 L 55 TFSI

Sedan · Gasoline · AWD

Mercedes-Benz AMG E 43

Sedan · Gasoline · FWD

Car A

Audi A8 L 55 TFSI

The Audi A8 L 55 TFSI combines strong V6 performance and AWD stability with generous space for five, making it a confident long-distance luxury sedan. It ranks high for horsepower, acceleration, and safety, though its size and premium pricing suit it best outside dense cities.

5 seatsSedanGasoline5-star safety8.4 L/100kmAWD

Car B

Mercedes-Benz AMG E 43

The Mercedes-Benz AMG E 43 blends serious V6 biturbo pace with five-seat practicality and a generous 540 L trunk for premium-minded travelers. It’s quick yet reasonably efficient for its class at 9 L/100 km.

5 seatsSedanGasoline5-star safety396 hp

Why compared cross brandsame body typesame powertrainsame seatssimilar price

Usage fit

Family 54 / 63

City 27 / 29

Budget / value 22 / 40

Road trip 71 / 63

Performance 39 / 36

Cargo 28 / 30

Practical 31 / 41

Premium 68 / 65

Winter 70 / 30

Scores out of 100. Blue = Audi A8 L 55 TFSI · Orange = Mercedes-Benz AMG E 43

Specs side-by-side

Spec Audi A8 L 55 TFSI Mercedes-Benz AMG E 43

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Pros & cons

Audi A8 L 55 TFSI

Strong V6 output and 0–100 km/h in 4.5 s for confident passing
AWD traction adds stability in varied weather and on long trips
Spacious five-seat cabin and 505 L trunk suit road trips and growing families
Efficient for its class with an 8.4 combined figure
Premium price around 86,000 won’t fit budget-focused shoppers
Large luxury sedan footprint can be cumbersome in tight city streets and parking
V6 petrol powertrain offers no electric-only driving
Sedan body trades cargo flexibility for comfort versus SUVs

Mercedes-Benz AMG E 43

Explosive acceleration (0–100 km/h in 4.6 s) backed by a 396‑hp V6 biturbo.
Five seats and a 540 L trunk suit road trips and growing families.
Signals indicate strong standing for horsepower and safety in its segment.
9 L/100 km combined is efficient for its class given the performance.
Front‑wheel drive may disappoint buyers wanting all‑wheel‑drive traction.
At 72,600, it sits well above mainstream price points.
Usage signals suggest it’s less at home in stop‑start city driving.
Despite a big trunk, it isn’t ideal for cargo‑heavy or bulky loads.

Verdict

Pick Audi A8 L 55 TFSI if…

Best fuel economy

Audi A8 L 55 TFSI uses 8.4 L/100km vs 9.0 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.

Pick Mercedes-Benz AMG E 43 if…

More power

Mercedes-Benz AMG E 43 puts out 396 hp vs 340 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

Usage fit

Specs side-by-side

Pros & cons

Audi A8 L 55 TFSI

Mercedes-Benz AMG E 43

Verdict

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