Audi A8 2006 vs Mercedes S class 2002
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.2 Petrol | 4.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 350 HP | 279 HP | |
| Torque: | 440 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.1 seconds | 7.4 seconds | |
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Audi A8 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A8 engine produces 71 HP more power than Mercedes S class, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Mercedes S class. Thanks to more power Audi A8 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.9 | 12.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 13.7 l/100km | 13.3 l/100km | |
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By specification Audi A8 consumes 1.6 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 240 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Audi A8 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes S class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 90 litres | 88 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 1090 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 660 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 360'000 km | 420'000 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 | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Audi A6 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes CLK | |
| 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. | |||
| Audi A8 2006 4.2 engine: A significant portion of this engine's issues stems from problems with the direct injection system. After 200,000 km, the timing chains often stretch, necessitating a complex and costly replacement process. ... More about Audi A8 2006 4.2 engine | |||
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`400 | 2`100 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | average | |
| Audi A8 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes S class has serious deffects in 210 percent more cases than Audi A8, so Audi A8 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5000 | 3400 | |
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