Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Audi A8 is available with front wheel drive and 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, Audi A8 also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs.
Audi A8 petrol engines consumes on average 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than Mercedes S class. On average, Audi A8 equipped with diesel engines consume 0.5 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!
Dimensions
Length:
5.11 m
5.10 m
Width:
1.89 m
1.86 m
Height:
1.45 m
1.44 m
Both cars are similar in size. Audi A8 and Mercedes S class are practically the same length.
Trunk capacity:
500 litres
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Turning diameter:
13 meters
12.2 meters
The turning circle of the Audi A8 is 0.8 metres more than that of the Mercedes S class, which means Audi A8 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
