Mercedes S class 2013 vs Audi A8 2013
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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 - 4.1 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 258 - 585 HP | 258 - 435 HP | |
| Torque: | 620 - 900 NM | 440 - 850 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4 - 6.8 seconds | 4.5 - 6.1 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 - 10.3 | 5.9 - 9.2 | |
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Mercedes S class petrol engines consumes on average 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than Audi A8. On average, Mercedes S class equipped with diesel engines consume 0.8 litres less 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! | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.19 m | 5.20 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.95 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.46 m | |
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Mercedes S class is smaller, but slightly higher. Mercedes S class and Audi A8 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 530 litres | 490 litres | |
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Mercedes S class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes S class has 40 litres more trunk space than the Audi A8. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.3 meters | 12.3 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 2`689 | ~ 2`603 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 66 600 | 33 800 | |
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