Mercedes S class 1993 vs Audi A8 1994
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.8 Petrol | 2.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 193 HP | 174 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.8 seconds | 9.1 seconds | |
| Mercedes S class engine produces 19 HP more power than Audi A8, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Audi A8. Despite the higher power, Mercedes S class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.6 | 9.9 | |
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The Audi A8 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes S class consumes 1.7 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 255 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 100 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 860 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| Mercedes S class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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: | 5.11 m | 5.03 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.44 m | |
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Mercedes S class is larger. Mercedes S class is 8 cm longer than the Audi A8, 1 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes S class is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 525 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 12.1 meters | 12.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes S class is 0.2 metres less than that of the Audi A8. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`100 | 2`060 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Mercedes S class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A8 has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Mercedes S class, so Mercedes S class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5600 | 2000 | |
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