Mercedes S class 2002 vs Audi A8 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 5.5 Petrol | 6.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 500 HP | 450 HP | |
| Torque: | 800 NM | 580 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.8 seconds | 5.1 seconds | |
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Mercedes S class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes S class engine produces 50 HP more power than Audi A8, whereas torque is 220 NM more than Audi A8. Thanks to more power Mercedes S class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 14.8 | 14.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 16.4 l/100km | 14.6 l/100km | |
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The Audi A8 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes S class consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A8, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes S class could require 15 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes S class consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A8. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 88 litres | 90 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 590 km in combined cycle | 610 km in combined cycle | |
| 810 km on highway | 830 km on highway | ||
| 530 km with real consumption | 610 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mercedes S class engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes CL, Mercedes SL | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes S class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.16 m | 5.06 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.44 m | |
| Mercedes S class is 10 cm longer than the Audi A8, 3 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 500 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 12.2 meters | 12.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes S class is 0.4 metres less than that of the Audi A8, which means Mercedes S class can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`100 | 2`510 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Audi A8 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes S class has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Audi A8, so Audi A8 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3600 | 4800 | |
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