Audi A8 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A8 engine produces 15 HP more power than Mercedes S class, but torque is 20 NM less than Mercedes S class. Thanks to more power Audi A8 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
11.0
11.9
Real fuel consumption:
12.0 l/100km
12.0 l/100km
The Audi A8 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A8 consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes S class, which means that by driving the Audi A8 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 135 litres of fuel.
Both cars are similar in size. Audi A8 is 1 cm longer than the Mercedes S class, 3 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity:
500 litres
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Turning diameter:
12.1 meters
11.7 meters
The turning circle of the Audi A8 is 0.4 metres more than that of the Mercedes S class, which means Audi A8 can be harder 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
