Audi A8 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes S class engine produces 35 HP less power than Audi A8, whereas torque is 10 NM less than Audi A8. Due to the lower power, Mercedes S class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
11.1
11.7
Real fuel consumption:
11.8 l/100km
13.5 l/100km
The Mercedes S class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes S class consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A8, which means that by driving the Mercedes S class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes S class consumes 1.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A8.
Fuel tank capacity:
88 litres
90 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
790 km in combined cycle
760 km in combined cycle
1080 km on highway
1040 km on highway
740 km with real consumption
660 km with real consumption
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Dimensions
Length:
5.04 m
5.05 m
Width:
1.86 m
1.89 m
Height:
1.44 m
1.44 m
Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes S class is 1 cm shorter than the Audi A8, 3 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity:
no data
500 litres
Turning diameter:
11.7 meters
12.1 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes S class is 0.4 metres less than that of the Audi A8, which means Mercedes S class can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Audi A8 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes S class has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Audi A8, so Audi A8 quality is probably significantly better
