Audi S8 2014 vs Mercedes S class 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.0 Petrol | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Audi S8) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Mercedes S 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 | 258 HP | |
| Torque: | 650 NM | 620 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.1 seconds | 6.8 seconds | |
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Audi S8 is more dynamic to drive. Audi S8 engine produces 262 HP more power than Mercedes S class, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Mercedes S class. Thanks to more power Audi S8 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.6 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 13.9 l/100km | 8.2 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes S class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi S8 consumes 3.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes S class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi S8 could require 555 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi S8 consumes 5.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes S class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 82 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 850 km in combined cycle | 1180 km in combined cycle | |
| 1120 km on highway | 1370 km on highway | ||
| 580 km with real consumption | 850 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes S 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 S klase 2013 3.0 engine: The Mercedes-Benz OM642 is a 3.0-liter V6 diesel widely used in many models under the 3.0 CDI or 350 CDI designation. It is known for strong performance and good durability when maintained properly, and well-kept engines are capable of exceeding 500,000 km. At the same time, the unit has several characteristic weak ... More about Mercedes S klase 2013 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.15 m | 5.12 m | |
| Width: | 1.95 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.50 m | |
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Audi S8 is larger, but slightly lower. Audi S8 is 3 cm longer than the Mercedes S class, 5 cm wider, while the height of Audi S8 is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 520 litres | 510 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 12.3 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi S8 is 0.4 metres more than that of the Mercedes S class, which means Audi S8 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`590 kg | 2`655 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`990 kg | 1`880 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 600 kg | 775 kg | |
| Audi S8 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 29 procentiem less than Mercedes S class. Therefore, Mercedes S class is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
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| Average price (€): | 58 200 | 29 600 | |
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