Mercedes S class 2003 vs Audi A8 2002
Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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Engine: | 3.7 Petrol | 3.7 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 245 HP | 280 HP | |
Torque: | 350 NM | 360 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.9 seconds | 7.3 seconds | |
Audi A8 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes S class engine produces 35 HP less power than Audi A8, whereas torque is 10 NM less than Audi A8. Due to the lower power, Mercedes S class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.9 | 11.7 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 12.0 l/100km | 13.5 l/100km | |
The Mercedes S class is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Mercedes S class consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A8, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes S class could require 30 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes S class consumes 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A8. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 88 litres | 90 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
1000 km on highway | 1040 km on highway | ||
730 km with real consumption | 660 km with real consumption | ||
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: | 5.04 m | 5.05 m | |
Width: | 1.86 m | 1.89 m | |
Height: | 1.44 m | 1.44 m | |
Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes S class is 1 cm shorter than the Audi A8, 3 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
Trunk capacity: | no data | 500 litres | |
Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 12.1 meters | |
The turning circle of the Mercedes S class is 0.4 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`370 | |
Safety: | no data | no data | |
Quality: | average | above average | |
Audi A8 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes S class has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Audi A8, so Audi A8 quality is probably significantly better | |||
Average price (€): | 3200 | 5000 | |
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