Mercedes S class 2021 vs Audi A8 2022
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Hybrid | 3.0 Hybrid | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 367 HP | 462 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.2 seconds | 4.7 seconds | |
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Audi A8 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes S class engine produces 95 HP less power than Audi A8, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Mercedes S class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 1.0 | 2.1 | |
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The Mercedes S class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes S class consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A8, which means that by driving the Mercedes S class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 165 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 67 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | no data | no data | |
| 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 | 390 litres | |
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Audi A8 has more luggage space. Mercedes S class has 40 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: | 3`025 kg | 2`910 kg | |
| Net weight: | 2`290 kg | 2`310 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 735 kg | 600 kg | |
| Mercedes S class load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 18 procentiem more than Audi A8. 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 (€): | 85 000 | 49 000 | |
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