Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Mercedes S class is available with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Audi A8 can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, Mercedes S class also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs.
Mercedes S class petrol engines consumes on average 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than Audi A8. On average, Mercedes S class equipped with diesel engines consume 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A8. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version!
Dimensions
Length:
5.10 m
5.11 m
Width:
1.86 m
1.89 m
Height:
1.44 m
1.45 m
Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes S class and Audi A8 are practically the same length.
Trunk capacity:
no data
500 litres
Turning diameter:
12.2 meters
13 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes S class is 0.8 metres less than that of the Audi A8, which means Mercedes S class can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
