Audi S8 2006 vs Mercedes E class 2004
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 5.2 Petrol | 5.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 450 HP | 306 HP | |
| Torque: | 540 NM | 460 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.1 seconds | 5.6 seconds | |
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Audi S8 is more dynamic to drive. Audi S8 engine produces 144 HP more power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Mercedes E class. Thanks to more power Audi S8 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 13.0 | 12.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 15.8 l/100km | 12.5 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 1 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 150 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi S8 consumes 3.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 90 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 660 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| 560 km with real consumption | 640 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) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 120 mm (4.7 inches) | 145 mm (5.7 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Mercedes E class can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.06 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.43 m | |
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Audi S8 is larger, but slightly lower. Audi S8 is 24 cm longer than the Mercedes E class, 8 cm wider, while the height of Audi S8 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 540 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 540 litres | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage space. 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 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi S8 is 0.6 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`540 kg | 2`330 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`940 kg | 1`805 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 600 kg | 525 kg | |
| Audi S8 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 13 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 | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 12 000 | 2600 | |
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