Mercedes S class 2020 vs Audi A8 2021
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.9 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 286 HP | 286 HP | |
| Torque: | 600 NM | 600 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.2 seconds | 5.9 seconds | |
| Mercedes S class and Audi A8 have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Mercedes S class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 82 litres | |
| 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: | 540 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`770 kg | 2`710 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`995 kg | 2`020 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 775 kg | 690 kg | |
| Mercedes S class load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 11 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 (€): | 87 800 | 56 200 | |
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