Audi S8 2006 vs Mercedes S class 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 5.2 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: | 450 HP | 235 HP | |
| Torque: | 540 NM | 540 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.1 seconds | 7.8 seconds | |
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Audi S8 is more dynamic to drive. Audi S8 engine produces 215 HP more power than Mercedes S class, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Audi S8 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 13.0 | 7.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 15.8 l/100km | 8.9 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 5.4 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 810 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi S8 consumes 6.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes S class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 90 litres | 90 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 1180 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 1520 km on highway | ||
| 560 km with real consumption | 1010 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) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.06 m | 5.10 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.48 m | |
| Audi S8 is 4 cm shorter than the Mercedes S class, 3 cm wider, while the height of Audi S8 is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 560 litres | |
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Mercedes S class has more luggage space. Audi S8 has 60 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes S class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`540 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 12 000 | 12 200 | |
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