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| ×2015 Audi A8 4dr Sdn 3.0L TDI | ×2012 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 550 4MATIC Long Wheelbase | |
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| The Car Guide rating | ||
| Year | ||
| Trim | ||
| Pricing | ||
| MSRP | CA$90,600 | CA$118,500 |
| Fees | CA$2,095 | CA$1,995 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$1,706/month | CA$2,231/month |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine | 3.0 l V6 | - |
| Power | 240 hp @ 3,500 rpm (179 kW) | - |
| Torque | 429 lb·ft @ 1,750 – 2,250 rpm (582 N·m) | - |
| Induction | Turbocharged | - |
| Fuel | Diesel | - |
| Transmission | 8-speed automatic | 7-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| Vehicle type / Category | ||
| Vehicle type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Category | N/A | N/A |
| Assembly | N/A | N/A |
| Generation | N/A | N/A |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | ||
| City | 9.8 L/100km | N/A |
| Highway | 6.4 L/100km | N/A |
| Combined | 8.3 L/100km | N/A |
| Autonomy | 987 km | - |
| CO₂ emissions | 224 g/km | 265 g/km |
| Equipment | ||
| Sunroof | standard | standard |
| Heated front seats | standard | optional |
| Heated rear seats | standard | optional |
| Heated steering wheel | standard | standard |
| Ventilated front seats | optional | optional |
| Massage seats | optional | N/A |
| Head-up display | optional | N/A |
| Smart key | standard | standard |
| Blindspot detection | N/A | optional |
| Lane departure warning | optional | optional |
| Adaptive cruise control | optional | optional |
| GPS | standard | standard |
| Infotainment | ||
| Auxiliary audio input | standard | standard |
| CD player | standard | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | not available | not available |
| Android Auto compatible | not available | not available |
| Sirius XM | standard | standard |
| Bluetooth audio | standard | N/A |
| Premium audio system | standard | standard |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | ||
| Steering | N/A | rack and pinion with assist |
| Turning diameter | 12 m | 12 m |
| Front suspension | independent, multi-link | N/A |
| Rear suspension | independent, multi-link | N/A |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P255/45HR19 | P255/40R19 |
| Rear tires | P255/45HR19 | P255/40R19 |
| Safety | ||
| Seat belts | 5 | 5 |
| Dimensions / Weight | ||
| Length | 5,136 mm (202″) | 5,245 mm (206″) |
| Width | 2,111 mm (83″) | 1,872 mm (74″) |
| Height | 1,461 mm (58″) | 1,481 mm (58″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,992 mm (118″) | 3,165 mm (125″) |
| Front track | 1,643 mm (65″) | N/A |
| Rear track | 1,636 mm (64″) | N/A |
| Weight | 2,045 kg (4,508 lb) | 2,205 kg (4,861 lb) |
| Capacities | ||
| Passengers | 5 | 5 |
| Trunk | 402 l | 561 l |
| Fuel tank | 82 l (18 gal) | 90 l (20 gal) |
| Towing capacity | N/A | N/A |
| Performance | ||
| 0-100 km/h | N/A | N/A |
| 80-120 km/h | N/A | N/A |
| Top speed | N/A | N/A |
| Braking distance | N/A | N/A |
| Warranty | ||
| Base warranty | 4 years/80,000 km | N/A |
| Powertrain warranty | 4 years/80,000 km | N/A |
| The Car Guide rating | ||
| Driving | ||
| Safety | ||
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| Reliability | ||
| Winter driving | ||
| Comfort | ||
| Average | 85% | 85% |
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