Mercedes S class 2021 vs Audi S8 2021
| 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 | 11.5 | |
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The Mercedes S class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes S class consumes 0.9 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 135 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 76 litres | 82 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 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 | 5.19 m | |
| Width: | 1.92 m | 1.95 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes S class is 1 cm shorter than the Audi S8, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes S class is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 535 litres | 505 litres | |
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Mercedes S class has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, The Audi S8 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes S class is 0.7 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: | 2`820 kg | 2`835 kg | |
| Net weight: | 2`020 kg | 2`220 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 800 kg | 615 kg | |
| Mercedes S class load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 23 procentiem more than Audi S8. Therefore, Mercedes S class is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 86 000 | 79 200 | |
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