Audi A8 2007 vs Mercedes S class 2005

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Audi A8
2007 - 2010
Mercedes S class
2005 - 2009
Gearbox: Automatic Automatic
Wheel drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Audi A8 is available with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Mercedes S 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, Audi A8 also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs.
Engines: 2.8 - 6.03.0 - 6.2

Performance

Power: 210 - 450 HP235 - 612 HP
Torque: 280 - 650 NM350 - 999 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 5.1 - 8 seconds4.4 - 7.8 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 8.3 - 14.78.3 - 15.0
Audi A8 petrol engines consumes on average 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than Mercedes S class. On average, Audi A8 equipped with diesel engines consume 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes S class.
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Dimensions

Length: 5.11 m5.15 m
Width: 1.89 m1.87 m
Height: 1.45 m1.47 m
Both cars are similar in size. Audi A8 is 3 cm shorter than the Mercedes S class, 2 cm wider, while the height of Audi A8 is 2 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 500 litres560 litres
Mercedes S class has more luggage space.
Audi A8 has 60 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes S class.
Turning diameter: 13 meters12 meters
The turning circle of the Audi A8 is 1 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`434~ 2`535
Safety: no datano data
Quality:
above average

below average
Average price (€): 82007000
Pros and Cons: Audi A8 has
  • also available in 2WD
  • lower fuel consumption for petrol engines
  • fewer faults
Mercedes S klase has
  • roomier boot
  • better manoeuvrability
  • lower price
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