Mercedes S class 2013 vs Audi A8 2017
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Mercedes S class is available with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Audi A8 can be equipped only with four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, Mercedes S class also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs. | |||
| Engines: | 3.0 - 5.5 | 3.0 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 258 - 585 HP | 286 - 340 HP | |
| Torque: | 620 - 900 NM | 500 - 600 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4 - 6.8 seconds | 5.6 - 5.9 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 - 10.3 | 5.8 - 7.8 | |
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Mercedes S class petrol engines consumes on average 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than Audi A8. On average, Mercedes S class equipped with diesel engines consume 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A8. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.19 m | 5.24 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.95 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.48 m | |
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Mercedes S class is smaller, but slightly higher. Mercedes S class is 5 cm shorter than the Audi A8, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes S class is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 530 litres | 505 litres | |
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Mercedes S class has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes S class has 25 litres more trunk space than the Audi A8. The Audi A8 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.3 meters | 12.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes S class is 0.6 metres less than that of the Audi A8, which means Mercedes S class can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 2`689 | ~ 2`704 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
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| Average price (€): | 62 600 | 41 800 | |
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