Mercedes S class 2009 vs Audi Q5 2008
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| Body: | Sedan | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
| Mercedes S class is available only with automatic gearbox, whereas Audi Q5 has both automatic and manual transmission options. | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Mercedes S class is available with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Audi Q5 can be equipped only with four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, Mercedes S class also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs. | |||
| Engines: | 3.0 - 6.2 | 2.0 - 3.2 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 235 - 525 HP | 170 - 270 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 - 830 NM | 320 - 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.6 - 7.8 seconds | 6.5 - 9.5 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 - 14.4 | 6.7 - 9.3 | |
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Mercedes S class petrol engines consumes on average 2.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than Audi Q5. On average, Mercedes S class equipped with diesel engines consume 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi Q5. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.15 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.65 m | |
| Mercedes S class is 52 cm longer than the Audi Q5, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes S class is 17 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 560 litres | 540 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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| Mercedes S class has 20 litres more trunk space than the Audi Q5. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.2 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes S class is 0.2 metres more than that of the Audi Q5. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 2`618 | ~ 2`353 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Average price (€): | 13 600 | 11 400 | |
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