Mercedes S class 2021 vs Audi S8 2020
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.0 Petrol | 4.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 503 HP | 571 HP | |
| Torque: | 700 NM | 800 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.4 seconds | 3.8 seconds | |
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Audi S8 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes S class engine produces 68 HP less power than Audi S8, whereas torque is 100 NM less than Audi S8. Due to the lower power, Mercedes S class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.6 | 11.9 | |
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The Mercedes S class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes S class consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi S8, which means that by driving the Mercedes S class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 195 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 76 litres | 82 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.18 m | 5.18 m | |
| Width: | 1.92 m | 1.95 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes S class and Audi S8 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 535 litres | 505 litres | |
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Mercedes S class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes S class has 30 litres more trunk space than the Audi S8. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 12.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes S class is 1.8 metres less than that of the Audi S8, which means Mercedes S class can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`820 | 2`835 | |
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