Mercedes S class 2013 vs Audi A8 2017
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 3.5 Hybrid | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Hybrid engines (Mercedes S class) excel in urban environments with superior fuel efficiency and lower emissions during stop-and-go driving. Diesel engines (Audi A8), however, are more fuel-efficient on long highway trips and provide greater torque for towing and heavy loads. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 333 HP | 286 HP | |
| Torque: | 370 NM | 600 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.8 seconds | 5.9 seconds | |
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Audi A8 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes S class engine produces 47 HP more power than Audi A8, but torque is 230 NM less than Audi A8. Despite the higher power, Mercedes S class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Consumption: | 6.8 l/100km | 5.8 l/100km | |
| Fuel cost per 100km: | no data | 11.70 € | |
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| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 72 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1020 km in combined cycle | 1240 km in combined cycle | |
| 1070 km on highway | 1300 km on highway | ||
| 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) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.25 m | 5.30 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 6 cm shorter than the Audi A8, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes S class is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 510 litres | 505 litres | |
| Mercedes S class has 5 litres more trunk space than the Audi A8. | |||
| 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`630 | 2`700 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 28 600 | 36 400 | |
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