Mercedes S class 2020 vs Audi S8 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: | 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 S8 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: | 2.9 - 4.0 (petrol, diesel, hybrid) | 4.0 (petrol) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol engines. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 286 - 503 HP | 571 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 - 700 NM | 800 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.4 - 6.4 seconds | 3.8 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): | 1.0 - 10.6 | 11.9 | |
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Mercedes S class petrol engines consumes on average 2.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than Audi S8. 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: | 5.18 m | 5.18 m | |
| Width: | 1.92 m | 1.95 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes S class and Audi S8 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 550 litres | 505 litres | |
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Mercedes S class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes S class has 45 litres more trunk space than the Audi S8. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 12.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes S class is 1.8 metres less than that of the Audi S8, which means Mercedes S class can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 2`848 kg | ~ 2`835 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 2`060 kg | ~ 2`230 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 788 kg | ~ 605 kg | |
| Mercedes S class load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 23 procentiem more than Audi S8. Therefore, Mercedes S class is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
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| Average price (€): | 87 800 | no data | |
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