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 0.6 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
11.9
11.7
Real fuel consumption:
12.1 l/100km
13.5 l/100km
The Mercedes S class is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Mercedes S class consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A8, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes S class could require 30 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes S class consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A8.
Fuel tank capacity:
88 litres
90 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
730 km in combined cycle
760 km in combined cycle
1000 km on highway
1040 km on highway
720 km with real consumption
660 km with real consumption
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Dimensions
Length:
5.16 m
5.05 m
Width:
1.86 m
1.89 m
Height:
1.44 m
1.44 m
Mercedes S class is 11 cm longer than the Audi A8, 3 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity:
no data
500 litres
Turning diameter:
12.2 meters
12.1 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes S class is 0.1 metres more than that of the Audi A8.
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
