Mercedes S class 1996 vs Audi A8 1997
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 177 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 330 NM | 310 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.2 seconds | 11 seconds | |
| Mercedes S class engine produces 27 HP more power than Audi A8, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Audi A8. Despite the higher power, Mercedes S class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.3 | 8.2 | |
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The Audi A8 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes S class consumes 2.1 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 315 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 100 litres | 90 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 970 km in combined cycle | 1090 km in combined cycle | |
| 1230 km on highway | 1450 km on highway | ||
| Audi A8 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Audi A8) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Mercedes S class) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 630'000 km | 350'000 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: | 8 years | 2 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes G klase | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi A4 | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.11 m | 5.03 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.44 m | |
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Mercedes S class is larger. Mercedes S class is 8 cm longer than the Audi A8, 1 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes S class is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 525 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 12.1 meters | 12.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes S class is 0.2 metres less than that of the Audi A8. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`100 | 2`225 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Mercedes S class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A8 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Mercedes S class, so Mercedes S class quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5200 | 2000 | |
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