Audi A8 1994 vs Mercedes S class 1998
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.2 Petrol | 3.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 300 HP | 224 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 315 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
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Audi A8 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A8 engine produces 76 HP more power than Mercedes S class, whereas torque is 85 NM more than Mercedes S class. Thanks to more power Audi A8 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 13.3 | 11.5 | |
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The Mercedes S class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A8 consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes S class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A8 could require 270 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 90 litres | 88 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 km on highway | 1070 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes S class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mercedes S class engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Chrysler Crossfire | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes S class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.03 m | 5.04 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Audi A8 is 1 cm shorter than the Mercedes S class, 2 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 525 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 12.3 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A8 is 0.6 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 (kg): | 2`350 | 2`100 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Mercedes S class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A8 has serious deffects in 50 percent more cases than Mercedes S class, so Mercedes S class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 5800 | |
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