Mercedes S class 2013 vs Audi A8 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 258 HP | 250 HP | |
| Torque: | 620 NM | 550 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.8 seconds | 6.1 seconds | |
| Mercedes S class engine produces 8 HP more power than Audi A8, whereas torque is 70 NM more than Audi A8. Despite the higher power, Mercedes S class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 6.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 l/100km | 8.0 l/100km | |
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By specification Mercedes S class consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A8, which means that by driving the Mercedes S class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes S class consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A8. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 90 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1180 km in combined cycle | 1400 km in combined cycle | |
| 1370 km on highway | 1600 km on highway | ||
| 850 km with real consumption | 1120 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A8 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) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Mercedes S klase 2013 3.0 engine: The Mercedes-Benz OM642 is a 3.0-liter V6 diesel widely used in many models under the 3.0 CDI or 350 CDI designation. It is known for strong performance and good durability when maintained properly, and well-kept engines are capable of exceeding 500,000 km. At the same time, the unit has several characteristic weak ... More about Mercedes S klase 2013 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.12 m | 5.14 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 is 2 cm shorter than the Audi A8, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes S class is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 510 litres | 510 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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| Turning diameter: | no data | 12.3 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`655 | 2`530 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 53 400 | 13 400 | |
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