Audi A8 1994 vs Mercedes S class 1995
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.8 Petrol | 2.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 174 HP | 193 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 11 seconds | |
| Audi A8 engine produces 19 HP less power than Mercedes S class, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Mercedes S class. Despite less power, Audi A8 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.9 | 13.2 | |
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The Audi A8 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A8 consumes 3.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes S class, which means that by driving the Audi A8 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 495 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 100 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 1080 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| Audi A8 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Audi A8) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Mercedes S class) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.03 m | 5.11 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.49 m | |
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Audi A8 is smaller. Audi A8 is 8 cm shorter than the Mercedes S class, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Audi A8 is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 525 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 12.3 meters | 12.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A8 is 0.2 metres more than that of the Mercedes S class. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`060 | 2`100 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Mercedes S class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A8 has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Mercedes S class, so Mercedes S class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 4800 | |
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