Mercedes S class 2013 vs Audi A8 2017
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: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Mercedes S class is available with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Audi A8 can be equipped only with 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: | 3.0 - 5.5 (petrol, diesel, hybrid) | 3.0 (petrol, diesel) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol and diesel engines. Mercedes S class is available also with hybrid engines. Hybrid engines offer superior fuel efficiency and reduced emissions compared to conventional engine types. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 258 - 585 HP | 286 - 340 HP | |
| Torque: | 370 - 900 NM | 500 - 600 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4 - 6.8 seconds | 5.6 - 5.9 seconds | |
| In general, Mercedes S class are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Audi A8. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 - 10.3 | 5.8 - 7.8 | |
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Mercedes S class petrol engines consumes on average 1.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than Audi A8. On average, Mercedes S class equipped with diesel engines consume 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A8. 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 | 5.24 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.95 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.48 m | |
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Mercedes S class is smaller, but slightly higher. Mercedes S class is 5 cm shorter than the Audi A8, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes S class is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 530 litres | 505 litres | |
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Mercedes S class has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, The Audi A8 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.3 meters | 12.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes S class is 0.6 metres less than that of the Audi A8, which means Mercedes S class can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 2`689 kg | ~ 2`704 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`905 kg | ~ 2`065 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 784 kg | ~ 639 kg | |
| Mercedes S class load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 18 procentiem more than Audi A8. Therefore, Mercedes S class is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
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| Average price (€): | 28 800 | 34 800 | |
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