Audi A8 2021 vs Mercedes S class 2020
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 340 HP | 435 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 520 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 95 HP less power than Mercedes S class, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Mercedes S class. Due to the lower power, Audi A8 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 8.4 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 82 litres | 65 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 | 550 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`710 kg | 2`810 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`960 kg | 1`970 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 750 kg | 840 kg | |
| Audi A8 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 12 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 (€): | 56 800 | 88 200 | |
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