Mercedes S class 1993 vs Audi A8 1995
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.4 Diesel | 3.7 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 230 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 NM | 315 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.9 seconds | 8.7 seconds | |
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Audi A8 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes S class engine produces 80 HP less power than Audi A8, whereas torque is 5 NM less than Audi A8. Due to the lower power, Mercedes S class reaches 100 km/h speed 4.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.7 | 12.3 | |
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The Mercedes S class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes S class consumes 2.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A8, which means that by driving the Mercedes S class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 390 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 100 litres | 90 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1030 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| Mercedes S class 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: | 560'000 km | 430'000 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: | 13 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mercedes G klase | Used only for this car | |
| 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`245 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Mercedes S class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A8 has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Mercedes S class, so Mercedes S class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4800 | 2000 | |
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