Mercedes S class 2014 vs Audi S5 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.7 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 455 HP | 333 HP | |
| Torque: | 700 NM | 440 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.6 seconds | 4.9 seconds | |
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Mercedes S class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes S class engine produces 122 HP more power than Audi S5, whereas torque is 260 NM more than Audi S5. Thanks to more power Mercedes S class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.8 | 8.1 | |
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The Audi S5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes S class consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi S5, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes S class could require 105 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 61 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 900 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 1140 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes S class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.03 m | 4.64 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 39 cm longer than the Audi S5, 5 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes S class is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 400 litres | 455 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Audi S5 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mercedes S class has 55 litres less trunk space than the Audi S5. This could mean that the Mercedes S class uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes S class is 0.1 metres more than that of the Audi S5. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`585 | 2`175 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 63 000 | 16 400 | |
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