Mercedes S class 2013 vs Audi A4 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 258 HP | 177 HP | |
| Torque: | 620 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.8 seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
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Mercedes S class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes S class engine produces 81 HP more power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 240 NM more than Audi A4. Thanks to more power Mercedes S class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 4.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 l/100km | 7.4 l/100km | |
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The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes S class consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes S class could require 165 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes S class consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1180 km in combined cycle | 1310 km in combined cycle | |
| 1370 km on highway | 1430 km on highway | ||
| 850 km with real consumption | 850 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A4 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: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Audi A4) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Mercedes S class) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.12 m | 4.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.43 m | |
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Mercedes S class is larger. Mercedes S class is 42 cm longer than the Audi A4, 7 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes S class is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 510 litres | 480 litres | |
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Mercedes S class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes S class has 30 litres more trunk space than the Audi A4. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.4 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`655 | 2`055 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 58 000 | 9000 | |
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