Mercedes S class 1995 vs Audi A8 1994
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.2 Petrol | 4.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 279 HP | 300 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 7.3 seconds | |
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Audi A8 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes S class engine produces 21 HP less power than Audi A8, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Mercedes S class reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 14.9 | 13.3 | |
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The Audi A8 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. 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. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 100 litres | 90 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 890 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 440'000 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: | 10 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mercedes E 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`350 | |
| 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 (€): | 5000 | 1800 | |
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