Audi S5 2007 vs Mercedes ML 2005
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| Body: | Coupe | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Automatic | |
| Audi S5 is available with both manual and automatic gearboxes, whereas Mercedes ML is available only with automatic gearbox. | |||
| Engines: | 4.2 (petrol) | 3.0 - 6.2 (petrol, diesel) | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 354 HP | 190 - 510 HP | |
| Torque: | 440 NM | 350 - 700 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.1 - 5.4 seconds | 5 - 9.8 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.8 - 12.0 | 9.4 - 16.0 | |
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Audi S5 petrol engines consumes on average 2.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than Mercedes ML. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.64 m | 4.78 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.91 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.82 m | |
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Audi S5 is smaller. Audi S5 is 14 cm shorter than the Mercedes ML, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Audi S5 is 45 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 455 litres | 551 litres | |
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Mercedes ML has more luggage space. Audi S5 has 96 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes ML. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi S5 is 0.6 metres less than that of the Mercedes ML, which means Audi S5 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 2`153 | ~ 2`854 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 12 000 | 5800 | |
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