Audi S8 2021 vs Mercedes S class 2021
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.0 Petrol | 4.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 571 HP | 503 HP | |
| Torque: | 800 NM | 700 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 3.8 seconds | 4.4 seconds | |
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Audi S8 is more dynamic to drive. Audi S8 engine produces 68 HP more power than Mercedes S class, whereas torque is 100 NM more than Mercedes S class. Thanks to more power Audi S8 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.5 | 10.6 | |
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The Mercedes S class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi S8 consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes S class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi S8 could require 135 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 82 litres | 76 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
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 | 535 litres | |
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Mercedes S class has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Audi S8 has 30 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`820 | |
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