Mercedes S class 1998 vs Audi A8 1999
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.2 Petrol | 2.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 224 HP | 193 HP | |
| Torque: | 315 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Mercedes S class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes S class engine produces 31 HP more power than Audi A8, whereas torque is 35 NM more than Audi A8. Thanks to more power Mercedes S class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.5 | 10.7 | |
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The Audi A8 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes S class consumes 0.8 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 120 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 88 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 1070 km on highway | 1060 km on highway | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Audi A8) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Mercedes S class) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.04 m | 5.03 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes S class is 1 cm longer than the Audi A8, 2 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 525 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 12.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes S class is 0.6 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`160 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Audi A8 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes S class has serious deffects in 70 percent more cases than Audi A8, so Audi A8 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3600 | 3000 | |
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