Mercedes S class 1998 vs Audi A8 1999
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Mercedes S class is available only with automatic gearbox, whereas Audi A8 has both automatic and manual transmission options. | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Mercedes S class is available only with rear wheel drive, while Audi A8 can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. | |||
| Engines: | 3.2 - 5.8 | 2.5 - 6.0 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 197 - 367 HP | 150 - 420 HP | |
| Torque: | 315 - 560 NM | 280 - 550 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6 - 8.5 seconds | 5.8 - 11.1 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.9 - 13.4 | 7.2 - 14.6 | |
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Mercedes S class petrol engines consumes on average 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than Audi A8. On average, Mercedes S class equipped with diesel engines consume 1.1 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! | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.10 m | 5.05 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes S class is 6 cm longer than the Audi A8, 2 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 525 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 12.2 meters | 12.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes S class is 0.5 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`100 | ~ 2`296 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 6000 | 3400 | |
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