Audi S8 2021 vs Mercedes S class 2020
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.0 Petrol | 2.9 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Audi S8) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Mercedes S class) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 571 HP | 286 HP | |
| Torque: | 800 NM | 600 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 3.8 seconds | 6.4 seconds | |
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Audi S8 is more dynamic to drive. Audi S8 engine produces 285 HP more power than Mercedes S class, whereas torque is 200 NM more than Mercedes S class. Thanks to more power Audi S8 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.5 | 6.7 | |
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The Mercedes S class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi S8 consumes 4.8 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 720 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 82 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 970 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1180 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes S class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
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 | 540 litres | |
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Mercedes S class has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, 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 | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi S8 is 0.9 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: | 2`835 kg | 2`720 kg | |
| Net weight: | 2`220 kg | 1`945 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 615 kg | 775 kg | |
| Audi S8 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 26 procentiem less than Mercedes S class. Therefore, Mercedes S class is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
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| Average price (€): | 79 200 | 86 000 | |
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