Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Audi A8 is available with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Mercedes S class can be equipped only with rear wheel drive.
Engines:
2.5 - 4.2
2.8 - 6.0
Performance
Power:
150 - 300 HP
150 - 394 HP
Torque:
250 - 400 NM
270 - 570 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
7.3 - 11.3 seconds
6.6 - 12.9 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):
7.3 - 13.3
9.7 - 15.4
Audi A8 petrol engines consumes on average 2.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than Mercedes S class. On average, Audi A8 equipped with diesel engines consume 1.9 litres less 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!
