Audi A8 2007 vs Mercedes S class 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.1 Petrol | 3.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 260 HP | 272 HP | |
| Torque: | 330 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.7 seconds | 7.3 seconds | |
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Mercedes S class is a more dynamic driving. Audi A8 engine produces 12 HP less power than Mercedes S class, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Mercedes S class. Due to the lower power, Audi A8 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.9 | 10.1 | |
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The Mercedes S class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A8 consumes 0.8 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 120 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 90 litres | 90 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 890 km in combined cycle | |
| 1150 km on highway | 1160 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) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.06 m | 5.08 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Audi A8 is 2 cm shorter than the Mercedes S class, 2 cm wider, while the height of Audi A8 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 560 litres | |
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Mercedes S class has more luggage space. Audi A8 has 60 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes S class. | |||
| 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 (kg): | 2`385 | 2`475 | |
| 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 (€): | 8000 | 6800 | |
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