Audi A5 Sportback vs Mercedes-Benz E-Class All Terrain (2025)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$45
- A5 Sportback: 2 mpg better, 9.1 cu ft more cargo.
- E-Class All Terrain: 20 hp more, 0.5 in more front legroom.
- A5 Sportback wins 3 of 8 measures.
- Price: about the same.
| Measure | A5 Sportback | E-Class All Terrain | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $47,595 | $47,550 | About the same |
| Horsepower | 201 hp | 221 hp | E-Class All Terrain |
| Torque | 236 lb-ft | N/A | N/A |
| MPG combined | 29 mpg | 27 mpg | A5 Sportback |
| Cargo, max | 21.8 cu ft | 12.7 cu ft | A5 Sportback |
| Cargo, seats up | 21.8 cu ft | N/A | N/A |
| Rear legroom | 35.1 in | 33.9 in | A5 Sportback |
| Front legroom | 41.3 in | 41.8 in | E-Class All Terrain |
| Length | 187.3 in | 194.9 in | Not scored |
| Width | 72.6 in | N/A | N/A |
| Curb weight | 3,725 lb | 4,188 lb | Not scored |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | About the same |
| 0-60 mph | 7.2 s estimate | N/A | N/A |
| Basic warranty | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | About the same |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| A5 Sportback 40 TFSI Premium AWD $46,300 | E-Class All Terrain CLA 250 Coupe $46,400 | $100 |
| E-Class All Terrain CLA 250 Coupe $46,400 | A5 Sportback 40 TFSI Premium AWD $46,300 | $100 |
Cost to run
About the same over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | A5 Sportback | E-Class All Terrain |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $47,595 | $47,550 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,324 | $1,422 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $7,945 | $8,533 |
| Total, 6 years | $55,540 | $56,083 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: A5 Sportback wins.
E-Class All Terrain wins if Space weight is 0 or less.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | About the same | |
| MPG | A5 Sportback | 7% |
| Power | E-Class All Terrain | 9% |
| Space | A5 Sportback | 42% |
| Towing | N/A |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
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Reliability and safety are not included.
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