Mercedes S class 1998 vs Audi A8 1995
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 5.0 Petrol | 3.7 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Double-row timing chain | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 306 HP | 230 HP | |
| Torque: | 460 NM | 315 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.5 seconds | 9.1 seconds | |
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Mercedes S class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes S class engine produces 76 HP more power than Audi A8, whereas torque is 145 NM more than Audi A8. Thanks to more power Mercedes S class reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 13.4 | 13.0 | |
| Mercedes S class consumes 0.4 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 60 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 88 litres | 90 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| Audi A8 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 430'000 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 | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes CLK, Mercedes CLS | 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: | 5.04 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`325 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | below average | |
| Mercedes S class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A8 has serious deffects in 50 percent more cases than Mercedes S class, so Mercedes S class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3800 | 2000 | |
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