Mercedes S class 2021 vs Audi A8 2021
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 4.0 Petrol | 4.0 Hybrid | |
| Petrol engines (Mercedes S class) are generally cheaper to purchase and maintain, with simpler mechanics and consistent highway performance. Hybrid (Audi A8) engines, on the other hand, provide significantly better fuel efficiency and lower emissions, especially in urban and stop-and-go traffic conditions. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 503 HP | 460 HP | |
| Torque: | 700 NM | 660 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.4 seconds | 4.4 seconds | |
| Mercedes S class engine produces 43 HP more power than Audi A8, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Audi A8. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Consumption: | 10.6 l/100km | 11.8 l/100km | |
| Fuel cost per 100km: | 21.10 € | no data | |
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| Fuel tank capacity: | 76 litres | 82 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 690 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 | 5.19 m | |
| Width: | 1.92 m | 1.95 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes S class is 1 cm shorter than the Audi A8, 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 A8 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 | 12.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes S class is 1.8 metres less than that of the Audi A8, which means Mercedes S class can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`820 kg | 2`765 kg | |
| Net weight: | 2`020 kg | 2`045 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 800 kg | 720 kg | |
| Mercedes S class load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 10 procentiem more than Audi A8. Therefore, Mercedes S class is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
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| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 85 000 | 49 000 | |
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