Audi A8 2007 vs Mercedes S class 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.5 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Audi A8) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Mercedes S class) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Double-row timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 233 HP | 272 HP | |
| Torque: | 450 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.9 seconds | 7.3 seconds | |
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Mercedes S class is a more dynamic driving. Audi A8 engine produces 39 HP less power than Mercedes S class, but torque is 100 NM more than Mercedes S class. Due to the lower power, Audi A8 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 | 10.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.1 l/100km | 11.4 l/100km | |
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The Audi A8 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. 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. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A8 consumes 2.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes S class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 90 litres | 90 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1050 km in combined cycle | 890 km in combined cycle | |
| 1380 km on highway | 1160 km on highway | ||
| 980 km with real consumption | 780 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 | 450'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi A4 | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML | |
| 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 2007 3.0 engine: The camshaft is driven by a set of four chains, which means that replacement costs are high. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.19 m | 5.08 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.47 m | |
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Audi A8 is larger, but slightly lower. Audi A8 is 11 cm longer than the Mercedes S class, 2 cm wider, while the height of Audi A8 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 560 litres | |
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Mercedes S class has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, 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 | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A8 is 0.1 metres more than that of the Mercedes S class. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`430 kg | 2`475 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | below average | |
| Audi A8 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes S class has serious deffects in 80 percent more cases than Audi A8, so Audi A8 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7400 | 6400 | |
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