Mercedes S class 2009 vs Audi Q5 2009
| 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 | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 3.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 279 HP | 270 HP | |
| Torque: | 385 NM | 330 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.2 seconds | 6.9 seconds | |
| Mercedes S class engine produces 9 HP more power than Audi Q5, whereas torque is 55 NM more than Audi Q5. Despite the higher power, Mercedes S class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 | 9.3 | |
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The Mercedes S class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes S class consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi Q5, which means that by driving the Mercedes S class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 210 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 90 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1130 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 1420 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes S class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.10 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.65 m | |
| Mercedes S class is 47 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 |
no data | 1560 litres | |
| Mercedes S class has 20 litres more trunk space than the Audi Q5. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes S class is 0.2 metres more than that of the Audi Q5. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`415 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Average price (€): | 13 400 | 11 200 | |
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