Audi A8 2010 vs Mercedes S class 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 250 HP | 235 HP | |
| Torque: | 550 NM | 540 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.1 seconds | 7.8 seconds | |
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Audi A8 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A8 engine produces 15 HP more power than Mercedes S class, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Mercedes S class. Thanks to more power Audi A8 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 7.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.0 l/100km | 9.1 l/100km | |
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The Audi A8 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A8 consumes 1.4 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 210 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A8 consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes S class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 90 litres | 90 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1400 km in combined cycle | 1150 km in combined cycle | |
| 1600 km on highway | 1450 km on highway | ||
| 1120 km with real consumption | 980 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) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Mercedes S klase 2009 3.0 engine: The Mercedes-Benz OM642 is a 3.0-liter V6 diesel widely used in many models under the 3.0 CDI or 350 CDI designation. It is known for strong performance and good durability when maintained properly, and well-kept engines are capable of exceeding 500,000 km. At the same time, the unit has several characteristic weak ... More about Mercedes S klase 2009 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.14 m | 5.10 m | |
| Width: | 1.95 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.48 m | |
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Audi A8 is larger, but slightly lower. Audi A8 is 4 cm longer than the Mercedes S class, 8 cm wider, while the height of Audi A8 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 510 litres | 560 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
906 litres | no data | |
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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: | 12.3 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight: | 2`530 kg | no data | |
| 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 (€): | 13 600 | 11 000 | |
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