Audi S8 2012 vs Mercedes CLS 2014
| Body: | Sedan | Coupe | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 4.0 Petrol | 3.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 520 HP | 333 HP | |
| Torque: | 650 NM | 480 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.2 seconds | 5.3 seconds | |
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Audi S8 is more dynamic to drive. Audi S8 engine produces 187 HP more power than Mercedes CLS, whereas torque is 170 NM more than Mercedes CLS. Thanks to more power Audi S8 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.1 | 8.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 13.7 l/100km | 10.5 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes CLS is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi S8 consumes 2.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLS, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi S8 could require 315 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi S8 consumes 3.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLS. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 90 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 890 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 1180 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 560 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi S8 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) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.14 m | 4.94 m | |
| Width: | 1.95 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.42 m | |
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Audi S8 is larger. Audi S8 is 20 cm longer than the Mercedes CLS, 7 cm wider, while the height of Audi S8 is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 510 litres | 520 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Audi S8 has 10 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes CLS. 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 | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi S8 is 0.8 metres more than that of the Mercedes CLS, which means Audi S8 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`575 | 2`320 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 29 200 | 21 600 | |
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