Audi S8 2012 vs Mercedes S class 2009
| 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 | 235 HP | |
| Torque: | 650 NM | 540 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.2 seconds | 7.8 seconds | |
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Audi S8 is more dynamic to drive. Audi S8 engine produces 285 HP more power than Mercedes S class, whereas torque is 110 NM more than Mercedes S class. Thanks to more power Audi S8 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.1 | 7.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 13.7 l/100km | 9.2 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 2.3 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 345 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi S8 consumes 4.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes S class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 90 litres | 90 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 890 km in combined cycle | 1150 km in combined cycle | |
| 1180 km on highway | 1450 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 970 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) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.14 m | 5.10 m | |
| Width: | 1.95 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.48 m | |
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Audi S8 is larger, but slightly lower. Audi S8 is 4 cm longer than the Mercedes S class, 8 cm wider, while the height of Audi S8 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 510 litres | 560 litres | |
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Mercedes S class has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Audi S8 has 50 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes S class. 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 | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`575 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 29 600 | 13 400 | |
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