Audi A8 2021 vs Mercedes E class 2018
| 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: | 3.0 Hybrid | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Hybrid engines (Audi A8) offer better fuel economy and lower emissions than petrol engines, especially in city driving with frequent stops. Petrol (Mercedes E class) engines, however, are typically less expensive to buy and maintain, and offer more consistent performance on highways. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 340 HP | 435 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 520 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.6 seconds | 4.5 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is a more dynamic driving. Audi A8 engine produces 95 HP less power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Mercedes E class. Due to the lower power, Audi A8 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Consumption: | 10.1 l/100km | ||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 82 litres | 66 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: | 5.19 m | 4.94 m | |
| Width: | 1.95 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 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 1 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 | 12.5 meters | |
| Gross weight: | 2`710 kg | 2`495 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`960 kg | 1`870 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 750 kg | 625 kg | |
| Audi A8 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 17 procentiem more than Mercedes E class. Therefore, Audi A8 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 50 000 | 20 800 | |
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