2007 Audi S8 vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, both 2007 Audi S8 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 Audi S8 (444 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz E. (384 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Audi S8 should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Audi S8 weights approximately 135 kg more than 2007 Mercedes-Benz E. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Audi S8 (540 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercedes-Benz E. (460 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2007 Audi S8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercedes-Benz E.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Audi S8 | 2007 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Audi | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | S8 | E |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5204 cc | 5461 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 444 HP | 384 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 540 Nm | 460 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 260 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.4 seconds | 6.3 seconds |
Drive Type | AWD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 1805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 80 L |