Audi A8 2021 vs Mercedes E class 2016
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Audi A8 is available only with automatic gearbox, whereas Mercedes E class has both automatic and manual transmission options. | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Audi A8 is available only with four wheel (4x4) drive, while Mercedes E class can be equipped with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, Mercedes E class also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs. | |||
| Engines: | 3.0 - 4.0 (petrol, diesel) | 2.0 - 4.0 (petrol, diesel, hybrid) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol and diesel engines. Mercedes E class is available also with hybrid engines. Hybrid engines offer superior fuel efficiency and reduced emissions compared to conventional engine types. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 286 - 460 HP | 150 - 612 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 - 660 NM | 300 - 850 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.4 - 5.9 seconds | 3.4 - 8.4 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 1.7 - 4.8 | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.19 m | 4.93 m | |
| Width: | 1.95 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.46 m | |
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Audi A8 is larger. Audi A8 is 26 cm longer than the Mercedes E class, 9 cm wider, while the height of Audi A8 is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 505 litres | 540 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1470 litres | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Audi A8 has 35 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes E class. This could mean that the Audi A8 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.5 meters | 12.5 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 2`728 | ~ 2`407 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 26 600 | |
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