Audi A8 1999 vs Mercedes S class 1998
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Audi A8 is available with both manual and automatic gearboxes, whereas Mercedes S class is available only with automatic gearbox. | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Audi A8 is available with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Mercedes S class can be equipped only with rear wheel drive. | |||
| Engines: | 2.5 - 6.0 | 3.2 - 5.8 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 - 420 HP | 197 - 367 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 - 550 NM | 315 - 560 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.8 - 11.1 seconds | 6 - 8.5 seconds | |
| Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 - 14.6 | 8.9 - 13.4 | |
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Audi A8 petrol engines consumes on average 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than Mercedes S class. On average, Audi A8 equipped with diesel engines consume 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes S 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: | 5.05 m | 5.10 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Audi A8 is 6 cm shorter than the Mercedes S class, 2 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 525 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 12.7 meters | 12.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A8 is 0.5 metres more than that of the Mercedes S class, which means Audi A8 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 2`296 | ~ 2`100 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 2800 | 5800 | |
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