Audi A8 2007 vs Mercedes S class 2006
Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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Engine: | 4.1 Diesel | 4.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 326 HP | 320 HP | |
Torque: | 650 NM | 730 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.1 seconds | 6 seconds | |
Audi A8 engine produces 6 HP more power than Mercedes S class, but torque is 80 NM less than Mercedes S class. Despite the higher power, Audi A8 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 | 9.4 | |
Fuel tank capacity: | 90 litres | 90 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 950 km in combined cycle | 950 km in combined cycle | |
1250 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
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: | 5.19 m | 5.08 m | |
Width: | 1.89 m | 1.87 m | |
Height: | 1.46 m | 1.47 m | |
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 | |
Mercedes S class has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Audi A8 has 60 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes S 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: | 12.6 meters | 12 meters | |
The turning circle of the Audi A8 is 0.6 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`595 | 2`640 | |
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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