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: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Hybrid | |
| Petrol engines (Audi A8) are generally cheaper to purchase and maintain, with simpler mechanics and consistent highway performance. Hybrid (Mercedes S class) engines, on the other hand, provide significantly better fuel efficiency and lower emissions, especially in urban and stop-and-go traffic conditions. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 340 HP | 367 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.6 seconds | 4.9 seconds | |
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Mercedes S class is a more dynamic driving. Audi A8 engine produces 27 HP less power than Mercedes S class, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Audi A8 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Consumption: | 1.0 l/100km + 23.7 kWh/100km | ||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 82 litres | 67 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 | 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 | 350 litres | |
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Audi A8 has more luggage capacity. Audi A8 has 155 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes S class. | |||
| 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`710 kg | 3`070 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`960 kg | 2`345 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 750 kg | 725 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 54 800 | 84 200 | |
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