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Background grid Audi A4 Estate 2012-2016 Mercedes-Benz E Estate 2006-2009
Spec height1 1.436 m 2
1 1.506 m Spec height1
 + 7 cm
+ 0.6 cm 2
2 4.703 m Spec length
+ 18.5 cm 1 4.888 m Spec length
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Center wheels
Rear wheels
Front bumper
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Rear bumper
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Mercedes-Benz E-Class Estate 2006 - 2009
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Mercedes-Benz
E-Class
Estate
Gen. 3 | 2006 - 2009
Spotted in Switzerland 17″ Mirrored image
Audi A4 Estate 2012 - 2016
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Audi
A4
Estate
Gen. 4 | 2012 - 2016
Spotted in Switzerland 17″
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Side View Car Size ComparisonMercedes-Benz E-Class (S211) Estate 2006 vs. Audi A4 Avant (B8) Estate 2012


Dimensions & Specifications | Mercedes-Benz E-Class (S211) Estate 2006 is 18.5 cm longer and 7 cm higher compared to Audi A4 Avant (B8) Estate 2012. It has 0.6 cm less ground clearance and offers 37% more cargo space.4,5

Mid-size
+1
Size class
Compact
488.8 cm
+18.5
Length
470.3 cm
182.2 cm
Width2
182.6 cm
+0.4
199 cm
Width incl. mirrors
204 cm
+5
150.6 cm
+7
Height1
143.6 cm
285.4 cm
+4.6
Wheelbase
280.8 cm
12.3 cm
Ground clearance3
12.9 cm
+0.6
1785 kg
+15%
Weight4,6
1565 kg
5
Seats max.
5
690 l
+41%
Cargo volume EU4
490 l
1950 l
+37%
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
1430 l
-- l
Cargo volume US4
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- l
Premium
Segment
Premium
€ 41829
+37%
Price EU7
€ 30600
$ --
Price US7
$ --
1. Maximum height | 2. Width with folded mirrors when available | 3. Max. ground clearance | 4. Most common power unit. Possible deviation of standards. | 5. With all rear seats folded down | 6. Curb weight | 7. For illustration purpose only. Starting MSRP (Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price).
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Comparison combinations
Germany
Origin of the most car models
1908
Year of our oldest car model
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