Audi A8 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A8 engine produces 15 HP more power than Mercedes S class, but torque is 20 NM less than Mercedes S class. Thanks to more power Audi A8 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
11.0
11.9
Real fuel consumption:
12.0 l/100km
12.0 l/100km
The Audi A8 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A8 consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes S class, which means that by driving the Audi A8 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 135 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
90 litres
88 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
810 km in combined cycle
730 km in combined cycle
1130 km on highway
1000 km on highway
750 km with real consumption
730 km with real consumption
Audi A8 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Dimensions
Length:
5.05 m
5.04 m
Width:
1.89 m
1.86 m
Height:
1.44 m
1.44 m
Both cars are similar in size. Audi A8 is 1 cm longer than the Mercedes S class, 3 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity:
500 litres
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Turning diameter:
12.1 meters
11.7 meters
The turning circle of the Audi A8 is 0.4 metres more than that of the Mercedes S class, which means Audi A8 can be harder 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
