Audi A8 2004 vs Mercedes S class 2002
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.2 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 233 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 450 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.8 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
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Audi A8 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A8 engine produces 29 HP more power than Mercedes S class, but torque is 50 NM less than Mercedes S class. Thanks to more power Audi A8 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.4 | 7.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.9 l/100km | 8.6 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes S class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A8 consumes 0.7 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 105 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A8 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes S class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 90 litres | 88 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1070 km in combined cycle | 1140 km in combined cycle | |
| 1400 km on highway | 1510 km on highway | ||
| 1010 km with real consumption | 1020 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes S class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 460'000 km | 630'000 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: | 7 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi A4 | Used also on Mercedes E klase | |
| 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 | 5.04 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Audi A8 is 1 cm longer than the Mercedes S class, 3 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 12.1 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A8 is 0.4 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`430 | 2`100 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Audi A8 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes S class has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Audi A8, so Audi A8 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5000 | 3400 | |
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