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): | 8.0 | 9.3 | |
The Mercedes S class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes S class consumes 1.3 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 195 litres of fuel. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 90 litres | 75 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 1120 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
1400 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: | 5.23 m | 4.63 m | |
Width: | 1.87 m | 1.90 m | |
Height: | 1.48 m | 1.65 m | |
Mercedes S class is 60 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: | no data | 11.6 meters | |
Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`415 | |
Safety: | no data | ||
Quality: | below average | high | |
Average price (€): | 13 600 | 11 400 | |
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