Audi S8 2014 vs Mercedes C class 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.0 Petrol | 2.1 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Audi S8) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Mercedes C class) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 520 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 650 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.1 seconds | 7.8 seconds | |
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Audi S8 is more dynamic to drive. Audi S8 engine produces 350 HP more power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 250 NM more than Mercedes C class. Thanks to more power Audi S8 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.6 | 4.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 13.9 l/100km | 6.3 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi S8 consumes 5.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi S8 could require 765 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi S8 consumes 7.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 82 litres | 41 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 850 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 1120 km on highway | 1050 km on highway | ||
| 580 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Mercedes C klase 2013 2.1 engine: The engine has a long service life if it is serviced on time and has reasonable fuel consumption. The most common problems are caused by the engine chain tensioner and the fuel delivery system. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.15 m | 4.69 m | |
| Width: | 1.95 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.44 m | |
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Audi S8 is larger. Audi S8 is 46 cm longer than the Mercedes C class, 14 cm wider, while the height of Audi S8 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 520 litres | 480 litres | |
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Audi S8 has more luggage capacity. Audi S8 has 40 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.3 meters | 11.22 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi S8 is 1.08 metres more than that of the Mercedes C class, which means Audi S8 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`590 kg | 2`135 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 58 200 | 27 200 | |
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