Audi A8 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes S class engine produces 35 HP less power than Audi A8, whereas torque is 10 NM less than Audi A8. Due to the lower power, Mercedes S class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
11.1
11.7
Real fuel consumption:
11.8 l/100km
13.5 l/100km
The Mercedes S class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes S class consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A8, which means that by driving the Mercedes S class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes S class consumes 1.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A8.
Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes S class is 1 cm shorter than the Audi A8, 3 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity:
no data
500 litres
Turning diameter:
11.7 meters
12.1 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes S class is 0.4 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 35 percent more cases than Audi A8, so Audi A8 quality is probably significantly better
