Mercedes S class 2002 vs Audi A8 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.3 Petrol | 4.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 279 HP | 350 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 440 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.4 seconds | 6.1 seconds | |
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Audi A8 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes S class engine produces 71 HP less power than Audi A8, whereas torque is 40 NM less than Audi A8. Due to the lower power, Mercedes S class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.5 | 10.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 13.3 l/100km | 13.7 l/100km | |
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By specification Mercedes S class consumes 1.6 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 240 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes S class consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A8. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 88 litres | 90 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 1090 km on highway | ||
| 660 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 360'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mercedes S class engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes CLK | Used also on Audi A6 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes S class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Audi A8 2006 4.2 engine: A significant portion of this engine's issues stems from problems with the direct injection system. After 200,000 km, the timing chains often stretch, necessitating a complex and costly replacement process. ... More about Audi A8 2006 4.2 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.16 m | 5.05 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.44 m | |
| Mercedes S class is 11 cm longer than the Audi A8, 3 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 500 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 12.2 meters | 12.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes S class is 0.1 metres more than that of the Audi A8. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`100 | 2`400 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | high | |
| Audi A8 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes S class has serious deffects in 210 percent more cases than Audi A8, so Audi A8 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 5000 | |
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