Audi A8 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes S class engine produces 71 HP less power than Audi A8, whereas torque is 40 NM less than Audi A8. Due to the lower power, Mercedes S class reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
10.9
10.9
Fuel tank capacity:
88 litres
90 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
800 km in combined cycle
820 km in combined cycle
1140 km on highway
1090 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:
11 years
4 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes CLK
Used also on Audi A6
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 210 percent more cases than Audi A8, so Audi A8 quality is probably significantly better
