Mercedes S class 2009 vs Audi S8 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 4.0 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Mercedes S class) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Audi S8) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 235 HP | 520 HP | |
| Torque: | 540 NM | 650 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.8 seconds | 4.2 seconds | |
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Audi S8 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes S class engine produces 285 HP less power than Audi S8, whereas torque is 110 NM less than Audi S8. Due to the lower power, Mercedes S class reaches 100 km/h speed 3.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 10.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.2 l/100km | 13.7 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes S class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes S class consumes 2.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi S8, which means that by driving the Mercedes S class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 345 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes S class consumes 4.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi S8. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 90 litres | 90 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1150 km in combined cycle | 890 km in combined cycle | |
| 1450 km on highway | 1180 km on highway | ||
| 970 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes S class 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: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.10 m | 5.14 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.95 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.46 m | |
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Mercedes S class is smaller, but slightly higher. Mercedes S class is 4 cm shorter than the Audi S8, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes S class is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 560 litres | 510 litres | |
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Mercedes S class has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes S class has 50 litres more trunk space than the Audi S8. The Audi S8 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 12.3 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`575 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 13 400 | 29 600 | |
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