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 | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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, if possible |
no data | 1470 litres | |
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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 | 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: | 2`690 kg | 2`375 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 36 200 | 23 000 | |
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