Audi A8 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes S class engine produces 25 HP less power than Audi A8, whereas torque is 90 NM less than Audi A8. Due to the lower power, Mercedes S class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
9.6
9.6
Fuel tank capacity:
88 litres
90 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
910 km in combined cycle
930 km in combined cycle
1250 km on highway
1200 km on highway
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
420'000 km
360'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mercedes S class engine could be longer.
Engine production duration:
6 years
2 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes G klase
Used only for this car
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes S class might be a better choice in this respect.
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
