Audi A7 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Audi A7 and Mercedes-Benz E-Class contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Audi A7 and the Mercedes-Benz E-Class.

When we compare the Audi A7's and the Mercedes-Benz E-Class's specifications and ratings, the Audi A7 has the advantage in the area of base engine power. The Mercedes-Benz E-Class has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency, reliability, resale value, interior volume and overall quality score. Based on this comparison of the Audi A7's and the Mercedes-Benz E-Class's specifications and ratings, the Mercedes-Benz E-Class is a better car than the Audi A7.

Pricing: A used 2025 Audi A7 ranges from $64,800 to $91,122 while a used 2025 Mercedes-Benz E-Class is priced between $56,882 to $77,353. For a new model, the Audi A7's price is between $76,646 and $90,035, with the Mercedes-Benz E-Class priced between $64,852 and $86,269.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Audi A7 loses 61 percent of its value and the Mercedes-Benz E-Class loses 56.9 percent of its value. This means the Mercedes-Benz E-Class retains 4 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Audi A7.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Audi A7 is 7.3 out of 10 while the Mercedes-Benz E-Class' quality rating is 8.2 out of 10. This results in the Audi A7 being ranked 7 out of 17 Best Luxury Large Cars and the Mercedes-Benz E-Class being ranked 2 out of 24 Best Luxury Midsize Cars.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Audi A7 is 7.5 out of 10. For the Mercedes-Benz E-Class the reliability rating is 8.2 out of 10. This gives the Mercedes-Benz E-Class a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Audi A7.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Audi A7’s base engine makes 335 horsepower, and the Mercedes-Benz E-Class base engine makes 255 horsepower. The A7 is rated to deliver an average of 25 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 579 miles. The E-Class is rated to deliver an average of 28 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 574 miles.This gives the Mercedes-Benz E-Class the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Audi A7 the advantage in maximum range. Both models use premium unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: The Mercedes-Benz E-Class, a midsize car, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room and rear shoulder room. The Audi A7, a large car, has the advantage in the areas of rear leg room cargo space.

Safety Ratings: The Mercedes-Benz E-Class has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.