Audi S5 2008 vs Mercedes ML 2006
| 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: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 4.2 Petrol | 4.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 354 HP | 306 HP | |
| Torque: | 440 NM | 700 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.4 seconds | 6.5 seconds | |
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Audi S5 is more dynamic to drive. Audi S5 engine produces 48 HP more power than Mercedes ML, but torque is 260 NM less than Mercedes ML. Thanks to more power Audi S5 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.8 | 11.0 | |
| Audi S5 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes ML, which means that by driving the Audi S5 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 95 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 590 km in combined cycle | 860 km in combined cycle | |
| 810 km on highway | 1040 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes ML gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
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 | 500 litres | |
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Mercedes ML has more luggage space. Audi S5 has 45 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`175 | 2`950 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 12 000 | 5800 | |
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