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): | 11.1 | 13.2 | |
The Audi A8 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A8 consumes 2.1 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 315 litres of fuel. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 100 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
950 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
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) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 5.03 m | 5.11 m | |
Width: | 1.88 m | 1.89 m | |
Height: | 1.44 m | 1.49 m | |
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`120 | 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 | 5200 | |
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