Mercedes S class 2000 vs Audi A8 1999
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.0 Diesel | 4.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 250 HP | 310 HP | |
| Torque: | 560 NM | 410 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.8 seconds | 6.9 seconds | |
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Audi A8 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes S class engine produces 60 HP less power than Audi A8, but torque is 150 NM more than Audi A8. Due to the lower power, Mercedes S class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.6 | 12.9 | |
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The Mercedes S class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes S class consumes 3.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A8, which means that by driving the Mercedes S class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 495 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 88 litres | 90 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 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: | 5.04 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`350 | |
| 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 (€): | 3800 | 2800 | |
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