Audi A8 2004 vs Mercedes E class 2002
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.7 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 233 HP | 177 HP | |
| Torque: | 450 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.8 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
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Audi A8 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A8 engine produces 56 HP more power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Mercedes E class. Thanks to more power Audi A8 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.4 | 6.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.9 l/100km | 8.5 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A8 consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A8 could require 240 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A8 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 90 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1070 km in combined cycle | 950 km in combined cycle | |
| 1400 km on highway | 1220 km on highway | ||
| 1010 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A8 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: | 460'000 km | 460'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi A4 | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Audi A8 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Audi A8 2004 3.0 engine: The camshaft is driven by a set of four chains, which means that replacement costs are high. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.05 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.45 m | |
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Audi A8 is larger, but slightly lower. Audi A8 is 23 cm longer than the Mercedes E class, 7 cm wider, while the height of Audi A8 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 540 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 540 litres | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Audi A8 has 40 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes E class. 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: | 12.1 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A8 is 0.7 metres more than that of the Mercedes E class, which means Audi A8 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`430 | 2`200 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Audi A8 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes E class has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Audi A8, so Audi A8 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5000 | 3000 | |
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