Audi A8 2021 vs Mercedes E class 2016
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| 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 (diesel, hybrid) | 2.0 - 4.0 (petrol, diesel, hybrid) | |
| Both cars are available with diesel and hybrid engines. Mercedes E class is available also with petrol engines. Petrol engines typically offer smoother operation and quicker acceleration compared to other engine types. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 286 - 462 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 | |
| In general, Audi A8 are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Mercedes E class. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 2.1 - 11.8 | 1.7 - 4.8 | |
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On average, Audi A8 equipped with diesel engines consume 2.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| 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, if possible |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, 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: | ~ 2`774 kg | ~ 2`407 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 2`084 kg | ~ 1`711 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 690 kg | ~ 696 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 50 000 | 20 800 | |
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