Mercedes S class 2020 vs Audi A8 2022
| Comparing electrical vehicle (EV) with combustion engine (ICE) one is a complex task, but we are doing our best. | |||
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 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: | 435 HP | 462 HP | |
| Torque: | 520 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.9 seconds | 4.7 seconds | |
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Audi A8 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes S class engine produces 27 HP less power than Audi A8, but torque is 20 NM more than Audi A8. Due to the lower power, Mercedes S class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Consumption: | 8.4 l/100km | 2.1 l/100km + 22.8 kWh/100km | |
| Fuel cost per 100km: | 16.70 € | 11.00 € | |
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Change fuel prices per unit to adjust the calculation to the fuel prices in your country. Petrol€/lElectricity€/kWh | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | no data | |
| 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: | 550 litres | 390 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`810 kg | 2`910 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`970 kg | 2`310 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 840 kg | 600 kg | |
| Mercedes S class load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 29 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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