Mercedes S class 2014 vs Audi A5 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.7 Petrol | 3.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 455 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 700 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 7.1 seconds | |
| Mercedes S class engine produces 251 HP more power than Audi A5, whereas torque is 300 NM more than Audi A5. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 4.9 | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Audi A5) 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.03 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.37 m | |
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Mercedes S class is larger. Mercedes S class is 40 cm longer than the Audi A5, 5 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes S class is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 455 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 829 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.5 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`065 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 72 000 | 17 000 | |
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