Audi A8 2017 vs Mercedes S class 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Audi A8) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Mercedes S class) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 340 HP | 258 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 620 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.7 seconds | 6.8 seconds | |
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Audi A8 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A8 engine produces 82 HP more power than Mercedes S class, but torque is 120 NM less than Mercedes S class. Thanks to more power Audi A8 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 5.9 | |
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The Mercedes S class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A8 consumes 1.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes S class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A8 could require 285 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 72 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 920 km in combined cycle | 1180 km in combined cycle | |
| 1120 km on highway | 1370 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes S class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 360'000 km | 560'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mercedes S class engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 21 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi A7, Audi Q8 | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes S class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Mercedes S klase 2013 3.0 engine: The Mercedes-Benz OM642 is a 3.0-liter V6 diesel widely used in many models under the 3.0 CDI or 350 CDI designation. It is known for strong performance and good durability when maintained properly, and well-kept engines are capable of exceeding 500,000 km. At the same time, the unit has several characteristic weak ... More about Mercedes S klase 2013 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.30 m | 5.12 m | |
| Width: | 1.95 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.50 m | |
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Audi A8 is larger, but slightly lower. Audi A8 is 19 cm longer than the Mercedes S class, 5 cm wider, while the height of Audi A8 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 505 litres | 510 litres | |
| Audi A8 has 5 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes S class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.9 meters | 11.9 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`745 | 2`655 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 36 400 | 28 600 | |
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