2012 Mercedes-Benz E vs. 2012 Audi A8
To start off, both 2012 Mercedes-Benz E and 2012 Audi A8 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mercedes-Benz E (518 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 271 more horse power than 2012 Audi A8. (247 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 2012 Audi A8.
Because 2012 Audi A8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Mercedes-Benz E. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Mercedes-Benz E (699 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Audi A8. (550 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Audi A8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Mercedes-Benz E | 2012 Audi A8 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Audi |
| Model | E | A8 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5500 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 518 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 699 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4887 mm | 5136 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1872 mm | 1948 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1443 mm | 1461 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2875 mm | 2992 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 90 L |
