Audi S5 vs Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2026)

Price gap, MSRP + destination

$8,855

Scored measures. Each is scaled to the larger value. Bold: the winner.

S5 Premium AWD vs E-Class E 450 4MATIC AWD
Measure	S5	E-Class	Winner
MSRP + destination	$64,595	$73,450	S5
Horsepower	362 hp	375 hp	E-Class
Torque	406 lb-ft	369 lb-ft	S5
MPG combined	23 mpg	25 mpg	E-Class
Cargo, max	22.6 cu ft	12.7 cu ft	S5
Cargo, seats up	23.0 cu ft	33.1 cu ft	E-Class
Rear legroom	36.1 in	36.1 in	About the same
Front legroom	41.0 in	41.7 in	E-Class
Length	190.3 in	194.9 in	Not scored
Width	73.2 in	74.8 in	Not scored
Curb weight	4,288 lb to 4,464 lb	4,376 lb	N/A
Seats	5	5	About the same
0-60 mph	4.3 s tested	4.4 s tested	S5
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

Each trim and the rival trim nearest in MSRP
Trim	Nearest in price	Gap
S5 Premium AWD $63,300	E-Class E 350 RWD $63,900	$600
E-Class E 450 4MATIC AWD $72,300	S5 Prestige AWD $70,900	$1,400

Miles a yearGas, $ per gallonElectricity, cents per kWhYears

S5 costs $8,054 less over 6 years.

12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.

Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.

Price 5MPG 5Power 5Space 5Towing 5

Equal weights: S5 wins.

No single weight change flips the winner.

Your price and mpg will differ.

Reliability and safety are not included.