Audi A8 2021 vs Mercedes S class 2021
| Comparing electrical vehicle (EV) with combustion engine (ICE) one is a complex task, but we are doing our best. | |||
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 4.0 Hybrid | 4.0 Petrol | |
| Hybrid engines (Audi A8) offer better fuel economy and lower emissions than petrol engines, especially in city driving with frequent stops. Petrol (Mercedes S class) engines, however, are typically less expensive to buy and maintain, and offer more consistent performance on highways. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 460 HP | 503 HP | |
| Torque: | 660 NM | 700 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.4 seconds | 4.4 seconds | |
| Audi A8 engine produces 43 HP less power than Mercedes S class, whereas torque is 40 NM less than Mercedes S class. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Consumption: | 11.8 l/100km | 10.6 l/100km | |
| Fuel cost per 100km: | no data | 21.30 € | |
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| Fuel tank capacity: | 82 litres | 76 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 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: | 5.19 m | 5.18 m | |
| Width: | 1.95 m | 1.92 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.50 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Audi A8 is 1 cm longer than the Mercedes S class, 2 cm wider, while the height of Audi A8 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 505 litres | 535 litres | |
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Mercedes S 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 | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A8 is 1.8 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: | 2`765 kg | 2`820 kg | |
| Net weight: | 2`045 kg | 2`020 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 720 kg | 800 kg | |
| Audi A8 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 11 procentiem less than Mercedes S class. Therefore, Mercedes S class is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 49 000 | 86 000 | |
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