Mercedes-Benz AMG E 43 vs Audi S7 4.0 TFSI quattro — full comparison

Mercedes-Benz AMG E 43

Sedan · Gasoline · FWD

vs

Audi S7 4.0 TFSI quattro

Sedan · Gasoline · AWD

Mercedes-Benz AMG E 43

Car A

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 safety9 L/100km

Audi S7 4.0 TFSI quattro

Car B

Audi S7 4.0 TFSI quattro

Combines V8 pace, AWD traction, and a usable five-seat cabin for fast, confident road trips, backed by a strong safety ranking signal. Less compelling for budget-focused or city-first buyers.

5 seatsSedanGasoline5-star safety450 hpAWD

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Usage fit

Family 63 / 55

City 29 / 27

Budget / value 40 / 22

Road trip 63 / 70

Performance 36 / 44

Cargo 30 / 30

Practical 41 / 30

Premium 65 / 69

Winter 30 / 70

Scores out of 100. Blue = Mercedes-Benz AMG E 43 · Orange = Audi S7 4.0 TFSI quattro

Specs side-by-side

Spec Mercedes-Benz AMG E 43 Audi S7 4.0 TFSI quattro

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Pros & cons

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.

Audi S7 4.0 TFSI quattro

450 hp V8 twin‑turbo and 4.0 s 0–100 km/h enable effortless passing and brisk touring.
Quattro AWD provides confident traction for winter and mixed‑weather travel.
Five seats and a 535 L trunk suit road trips and growing families.
At 9.2 L/100 km combined, it is efficient for its class given the performance.
Price around 83,600 places it firmly in premium territory.
Less compelling if most of your miles are in stop‑go city traffic.
Five seats only—no third‑row option for larger families.
Those prioritizing maximum fuel savings may find 9.2 L/100 km higher than desired.

Verdict

Pick Mercedes-Benz AMG E 43 if…

Best fuel economy

Mercedes-Benz AMG E 43 uses 9.0 L/100km vs 9.2 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.

Pick Audi S7 4.0 TFSI quattro if…

All-wheel drive

Audi S7 4.0 TFSI quattro's AWD adds real-world confidence in wet, icy, or mixed-weather conditions.

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