2007 Audi A8 vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, both 2007 Audi A8 and 2007 Mercedes-Benz E were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,461 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz E (382 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2007 Audi A8. (350 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 2007 Audi A8.
Because 2007 Audi A8 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Mercedes-Benz E. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Audi A8 will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2007 Mercedes-Benz E (530 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Audi A8. (441 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Audi A8.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Audi A8 | 2007 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Audi | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | A8 | E |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4163 cc | 5461 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 382 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 441 Nm | 530 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 98.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 90.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 80 L |