Audi A8 2021 vs Mercedes S class 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: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Audi A8 is available only with four wheel (4x4) drive, while Mercedes S class can be equipped with rear wheel drive and 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 - 4.0 (diesel, hybrid) | 2.9 - 4.0 (petrol, diesel, hybrid) | |
| Both cars are available with diesel and hybrid engines. Mercedes S class is available also with petrol engines. Petrol engines typically offer smoother operation and quicker acceleration compared to other engine types. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 286 - 462 HP | 286 - 503 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 - 660 NM | 500 - 700 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.4 - 5.9 seconds | 4.4 - 6.4 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 2.1 - 11.8 | 1.0 - 10.6 | |
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On average, Audi A8 equipped with diesel engines consume 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes S class. 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 | 5.18 m | |
| Width: | 1.95 m | 1.92 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.50 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Audi A8 is 1 cm longer than the Mercedes S class, 2 cm wider, while the height of Audi A8 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 505 litres | 550 litres | |
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Mercedes S class has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, This could mean that the Audi A8 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.5 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A8 is 1.8 metres more than that of the Mercedes S class, which means Audi A8 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 2`774 kg | ~ 2`848 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 2`084 kg | ~ 2`060 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 690 kg | ~ 788 kg | |
| Audi A8 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 14 procentiem less than Mercedes S class. Therefore, Mercedes S class is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
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| Average price (€): | 49 000 | 86 000 | |
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