Audi A8 engine produces 6 HP more power than Mercedes S class, but torque is 80 NM less than Mercedes S class. Despite the higher power, Audi A8 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
9.4
9.4
Fuel tank capacity:
90 litres
90 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
950 km in combined cycle
950 km in combined cycle
1250 km on highway
1250 km on highway
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Dimensions
Length:
5.19 m
5.08 m
Width:
1.89 m
1.87 m
Height:
1.46 m
1.47 m
Audi A8 is larger, but slightly lower. Audi A8 is 11 cm longer than the Mercedes S class, 2 cm wider, while the height of Audi A8 is 1 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
500 litres
560 litres
Mercedes S class has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Audi A8 has 60 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes S class. 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:
12.6 meters
12 meters
The turning circle of the Audi A8 is 0.6 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 80 percent more cases than Audi A8, so Audi A8 quality is probably significantly better
