Audi S8 2014 vs Mercedes E 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 E 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 | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 650 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.1 seconds | 7.5 seconds | |
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Audi S8 is more dynamic to drive. Audi S8 engine produces 316 HP more power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 150 NM more than Mercedes E class. Thanks to more power Audi S8 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.6 | 4.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 13.9 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi S8 consumes 4.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi S8 could require 720 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi S8 consumes 7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 82 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 850 km in combined cycle | 1220 km in combined cycle | |
| 1120 km on highway | 1400 km on highway | ||
| 580 km with real consumption | 850 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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 E 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 | 4.88 m | |
| Width: | 1.95 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.47 m | |
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Audi S8 is larger, but slightly lower. Audi S8 is 27 cm longer than the Mercedes E class, 10 cm wider, while the height of Audi S8 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 520 litres | 540 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, This could mean that the Audi S8 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.3 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi S8 is 1.1 metres more than that of the Mercedes E class, which means Audi S8 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`590 kg | 2`330 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`990 kg | 1`845 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 600 kg | 485 kg | |
| Audi S8 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 19 procentiem more than Mercedes E class. Therefore, Audi S8 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 55 200 | 13 600 | |
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