Mercedes S class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes S class engine produces 75 HP more power than Audi A8, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Audi A8. Thanks to more power Mercedes S class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
15.0
14.7
Mercedes S class consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A8, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes S class could require 45 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
90 litres
90 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
600 km in combined cycle
610 km in combined cycle
900 km on highway
830 km on highway
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Dimensions
Length:
5.08 m
5.06 m
Width:
1.87 m
1.89 m
Height:
1.47 m
1.44 m
Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes S class is 2 cm longer than the Audi A8, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes S class is 3 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
560 litres
500 litres
Mercedes S class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes S class has 60 litres more trunk space than the Audi A8.
Turning diameter:
12 meters
12.6 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.
Audi A8 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes S class has serious deffects in 80 percent more cases than Audi A8, so Audi A8 quality is probably significantly better
