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.
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, 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
