Mercedes S class 2021 vs Audi A8 2021
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 3.0 Hybrid | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Hybrid engines (Mercedes S class) offer better fuel economy and lower emissions than petrol engines, especially in city driving with frequent stops. Petrol (Audi A8) engines, however, are typically less expensive to buy and maintain, and offer more consistent performance on highways. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 367 HP | 340 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.2 seconds | 5.6 seconds | |
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Mercedes S class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes S class engine produces 27 HP more power than Audi A8, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Mercedes S class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Consumption: | 1.0 l/100km + 22.5 kWh/100km | ||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 67 litres | 82 litres | |
| 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: | 5.18 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: | 350 litres | 505 litres | |
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Audi A8 has more luggage space. Mercedes S class has 155 litres less trunk space than the Audi A8. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 12.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes S class is 2 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 (kg): | 3`025 | 2`710 | |
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