Audi S8 2021 vs Mercedes S class 2020
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Audi S8 is available only with four wheel (4x4) drive, while Mercedes S class can be equipped with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, Mercedes S class also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs. | |||
| Engines: | 4.0 (petrol) | 2.9 - 4.0 (petrol, diesel, hybrid) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol engines. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 571 HP | 286 - 503 HP | |
| Torque: | 800 NM | 500 - 700 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 3.8 seconds | 4.4 - 6.4 seconds | |
| In general, Audi S8 are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Mercedes S class. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.5 | 1.0 - 10.6 | |
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Audi S8 petrol engines consumes on average 2.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than Mercedes S class. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.19 m | 5.18 m | |
| Width: | 1.95 m | 1.92 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.50 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Audi S8 is 1 cm longer than the Mercedes S class, 2 cm wider, while the height of Audi S8 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 505 litres | 550 litres | |
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Mercedes S class has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Audi S8 has 45 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes S class. This could mean that the Audi S8 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi S8 is 0.7 metres more than that of the Mercedes S class, which means Audi S8 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 2`835 | ~ 2`848 | |
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