Audi A8 2017 vs Mercedes E class 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 286 HP | 194 HP | |
| Torque: | 600 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.9 seconds | 7.5 seconds | |
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Audi A8 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A8 engine produces 92 HP more power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 200 NM more than Mercedes E class. Thanks to more power Audi A8 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 72 litres | 50 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.17 m | 4.92 m | |
| Width: | 1.95 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.46 m | |
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Audi A8 is larger. Audi A8 is 25 cm longer than the Mercedes E class, 9 cm wider, while the height of Audi A8 is 2 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 | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A8 is 0.6 metres more than that of the Mercedes E class, which means Audi A8 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`690 | 2`375 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 48 400 | 30 600 | |
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